#$%^&*AU2016203588A120160616.pdf#####ABSTRACT A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster (126) has a pivotable frame (130) that moves from an extended position to a compressed position under the influence of reduced pressure. The closing bolster (126) may have a first closing member (132), a second closing member (146), and an interior space. A manifold member is disposed within the interior space (174) and may be coupled to the pivotable frame (130). When a reduced pressure is applied, the pivotable frame (130) is urged from the extended position to the compressed position. A first gripping member (145) for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge (106) of a linear wound may be attached. Likewise, a second gripping member (159) for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member (146) to a second edge (108) of the linear wound may be attached. FIG. 1116 C) C\l LO 0) 0) 00 00 co 00 co m co co CO rco CO U) LO 00 LO 04 CD O.C) Lo CIO CN 04 C) C) Lo 04 CD CN CD 04 CD C> co co 04 m CD CD 04 r- m co 00 CO t-- I,LO 00 00 r00
