NQK — Maggots, Medical Class U

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code NQK covers "Maggots, Medical", a Class U medical device. Submissions are reviewed by the Unknown panel. At least 6 recent 510(k) clearances have been granted under this product code.

Classification Details

Product Code
NQK
Device Class
Class U
Regulation Number
Submission Type
Review Panel
SU
Medical Specialty
Unknown
Implant
No

Definition

Phaenicia sericacta (blow fly) larvae are harvested and provided disinfected for use in debriding non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, neuropathic foot ulcers, and non-healing traumatic or post surgical wounds. See Federal Register Notice at 89 FR 106521 “Transfer of Regulatory Responsibility From the Center for Devices and Radiological Health to the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research; Medical Maggots and Medicinal Leeches” (FRN) (FDA-2024-N-5702)

Recent 510(k) Clearances

K-NumberApplicantDevice NameDate
K142020biomondeLARVAL DEBRIDEMENT THERAPY PRODUCTS - LARVAE 100/200/300 AND BIOBAG 50/100/200/3November 5, 2014
K131221biomondeLARVAL DEBRIDEMENT THERAPY PRODUCTS - BIOBAG 50/100/200/300/400August 28, 2013
K123449biomonde (a trading name of zoobiotic limited)BIOMONDE LARVAEMarch 5, 2013
K102827monarch labsMEDICAL MAGGOTS, LESOCNovember 2, 2011
K072438monarch labsMEDICAL MAGGOTS, CREATURE COMFORTSOctober 5, 2007
K033391ronald a. shermanMEDICAL MAGGOTSJanuary 12, 2004