Patent ID: 7981098

Claim:
A system for use with a source of suction for treating a wound of a patient with suction comprising: a cover having at least a portion which is conformable for covering the wound; an adhesive for sealing at least said portion of said cover to said the patient adjacent the wound; a pump; a first conduit coupled to and in fluid communication with said wound cover and said pump for applying suction to the wound and for carrying effluent from the wound for collection; a pressure sensor to monitor a level of suction within the wound; a second conduit coupled to and in fluid communication with said sensor and said wound cover; a controller for controlling the operation of said pump in response to a signal from said pressure sensor; and a passageway coupled to said second conduit for providing a rinsing flow of gas into said second conduit during operation of said pump to keep said second conduit free of effluent during the application of suction to the wound.