#$%^&*AU2016202992A120160602.pdf#####Abstract A wound closure device, comprising: a first adhesion patch configured for adhering to a patients skin a second adhesion patch configured for adhering to the patients skin an opening between the first adhesion patch and the second adhesion patch the wound closure device having an open position wherein the opening between the first adhesion patch and the second adhesion patch describes an approximately elliptical shape and a closed position wherein the opening between the first adhesion patch and the second adhesion patch describes an approximately linear shape with the first adhesion patch in close proximity to the second adhesion Patch.