Patent ID: 8758314

Claim:
A fistula-isolating device for isolating a fistula in a wound bed undergoing reduced-pressure treatment, the fistula-isolating device configured to be positioned within a distribution manifold and comprising: a first flange member having a first aperture; a second flange member having a second aperture; an adjustable passageway member coupled to the first flange member and to the second flange member, the adjustable passageway member having a passageway substantially aligned with the first aperture of the first flange member and the second aperture of the second flange member; wherein the adjustable passageway member is variably moveable between a retracted position in which the adjustable passageway member has a length L R and an extended position in which the adjustable passageway member has a length L E and wherein L E >3L R ; wherein the adjustable passageway member is substantially fluid impermeable; and a perimeter member positioned substantially around an exterior perimeter of the adjustable passageway member between the first flange member and the second flange member.