#$%^&*AU2018203523A120180607.pdf#####Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue.WO 2014/014842 PCT/US2013/050558 1/21 121 p 120 100 107 z xx xx _ 104 K106 FIG. 1A 100 104 1022 1006 102 104 FIG. lB FIG. IC