NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM WITH PROVISION FOR INTRODUCTION OF AGENT

摘要

A method, and apparatus for the introduction to a wound under vacuum assiste d closure (VAC) therapy of a wound healing agent, generally comprises a foam p ad (11) for insertion substantially into a wound site (12), and a wound drape (13) for sealing enclosure of the foam pad at the wound site. The foam pad i s placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of fluid drainage. Additionally, the foam pad is predisposed, through grafting or oth er techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art, with basic fibroblas t growth factor (bFGF), anti-microbial or other factors, also known to those o f ordinary skill in the art, for the promotion of increased wound healing.