Ars Technica·3 min read·medium
Second carcass-eating fly species cleared by FDA for maggot wound therapy
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The FDA has approved a second fly species, the Australian sheep blowfly, for use in maggot wound therapy. Cuprina Holdings now holds clearance for both major species used in this biosurgery practice.
Why it matters
Represents a niche but significant development in medical device regulation and wound care technology.
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