#$%^&*AU2018264109A120181206.pdf#####ABSTRACT NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound 5 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. 1011/13 WO 2012/106590 PCT/US2012/023754 - ; -.-..-..--. [ j - -7I-I u -