Wound packing device and method

A wound packing device comprising:

• a plurality of spacing elements, wherein a surface of the spacing elements resists colonization by microorganisms;
• a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another, the connector comprising a plurality of segments that are interconnected to one another through a friction fit mechanism;
• and
• wherein the plurality of spacing elements are capable of absorbing exudate.

A wound packing device comprising:

• a plurality of spacing elements, wherein a surface of the spacing elements resists colonization by microorganisms;
• a plurality of hollow fibers disposed within the spacing elements;
• a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another;
• and
• wherein the plurality of spacing elements are capable of absorbing exudate.

A wound packing device comprising:

• a plurality of spacing elements, wherein a surface of the spacing elements resists colonization by microorganisms;
• a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another;
• a metal disposed within the spacing elements or the connector, the metal comprising a ferrous metal;
• and
• wherein the plurality of spacing elements are capable of absorbing exudate.