Patent ID: 7981668

Claim:
A sealing system for applying a negative pressure to a cell matrix comprising: a cell container having sidewalls extending between an opening and a base, the base having a permeable portion for providing fluid communication with the cell matrix when positioned inside said cell container adjacent the base; a porous dressing for covering and fluidly communicating with the cell matrix when positioned within said cell container; a drape formed from a sheet of substantially gas-impermeable material extending to and sealing against the sidewalls for covering and sealing said porous dressing and the cell matrix within said cell container; a first conduit extending through said drape in fluid communication with said porous dressing for applying the negative pressure to the cell matrix through the porous dressing; and a well container having an open end covering and sealing the permeable portion of the base for applying a culture media to the cell matrix through the permeable portion of the base; and a lid adapted to cover the opening of said cell container.