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Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure The vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system employs a medical-grade reticulated
polyurethane ether foam dressing with a non-collapsible evacuation tube, with side ports

to allow communication of the lumen of the tube with the foam spaces ensuring equal
distribution from a subatmospheric pressure pump to the entire wound surface in contact
with the foam.

Sponge

appears full

without suction

Open diabetic foot wounds are difficult to close without tension. In such cases,

healing by secondary intention is the goal.
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