A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.

A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.

A retractable stethoscope comprising a case, at least one piece of acoustic tubing, at least one ear piece, and a chest piece. The chest piece is coupled to one end of the acoustic tubing, and at least one ear piece is coupled to another end of the acoustic tubing. The length of the acoustic tubing may extend from and retract into the case from the ear piece end, the chest piece end of the acoustic tubing, or both ends either independently or simultaneously. The retractable stethoscope may further comprise a belt clip.