A multi-layer reduced pressure delivery apparatus is provided for applyingreduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site. The multi-layer apparatusincludes a tissue contact layer, a release layer, and a manifold layer. The tissuecontact layer includes a scaffold adapted to contact the tissue site, the releaselayer includes a hydrogel-forming material and a plurality of flow channels,and the manifold layer includes a distribution manifold. The release layer ispositioned between the tissue contact layer and the manifold layer to allow easyrelease of the manifold layer from the tissue contact layer following the administrationof reduced pressure tissue treatment.
