Apparatus for the provision of topical negative pressure therapy to a user isdescribed, the apparatus comprising a device and a waste canister connectedthereto, the waste 5 canister being operably connected for receiving wound exudateto a wound dressing by an aspiration conduit which is releasably connected tothe dressing, wherein the waste canister has a blank connector portion thereonfor sealably receiving a disconnected dressing end of the aspiration conduit.