Medicinal Maggots™
Medicinal Maggots™ are live disinfected fly larvae used for debriding non-healing wounds such as pressure ulcers, neuropathic foot ulcers, non-healing post-surgical wounds and other chronic wounds. Consult manufacturer for reimbursement information.
Monarch Labs, LLC
Monarch Labs focuses on advanced wound biosurgery, with products such as medicinal maggots, leeches and related wound dressings.
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Website:
www.monarchlabs.com
Benefits
• Cost-effective, natural, rapid debridement of wounds
• Demonstrated faster debridement than other non-surgical treatments
Indications
Medicinal Maggots™ are used to debride chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, neuropathic foot ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, post-surgical and traumatic wounds, and other non-healing wounds.
Contraindications
Medicinal Maggots™ should not be used in patients allergic to fly larvae, brewer's yeast, or soy proteins.
Warnings and Precautions
Medical Maggots™ are highly perishable and should be used within 24 hours of arrival (ordered to arrive within 24 hours of use).
Adverse Effects/Reactions
Pain may occur in patients with painful wounds. May need analgesics or to remove maggots early.
Storage Requirements
Store at room temperature. Use within 24 hours of arrival.
Active Ingredients
Phaenicia (Lucilia) sericata larvae
Inactive Ingredients
Cotton gauze
How Supplied/Sizing
Units: 250-500 larvae per vial; Dose: 5-10 larvae per sq cm wound base. Supplied as maggot-impregnated gauze.
Product features
Battery operated
Customized to order
Disposable
Instrument
Requires access to suction
Sterile
Variety of sizes
Recommended Use
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Mode of Use/Application
Medicinal Maggots™ are supplied as maggot-impregnated gauze. Cover with an appropriate dressing. For additional guidance, see package insert, website or call for assistance.
Removal & Change Frequency
Debridement is usually complete within 48 hours, by which time the maggots (used and unused) and maggot dressing should be removed and disposed of with other contaminated wound care products in a sealed plastic bag.
Additional Recommended Dressings
Sheer Comfort, LeFlap, LeSoc
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