| abstract |
A thin, flexible member (20, 19) is provided for use in a vacuum bandage (10, 11) connected to a vacuum source (12). The member (20, 19) is provided for use with a wound (16) having a wound surface (18). The member (20, 19) includes a wound contacting surface (22, 84) adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface (18). The member (20, 19) further includes a plurality of discrete holes (36) formed in the wound contacting surface (22, 84), a port (26, 51) configured to communicate with the vacuum source (12), and communicating means (28) from the holes (36) to the port (26, 51). The member (20, 19) is formed from a generally non-porous material. |