# First Proposed FDA Chronic Wound Guidance Update in 20 Years Published

> fda · REPORTED · 2026-08-12

The Wound Care Collaborative Community and the journal Wounds published recommended updates to FDA chronic wound product development guidance on June 18, 2026, the first such proposed revisions in two decades, emphasizing better clinical trial design and real-world relevance. The proposal is expected to meaningfully reshape how wound care products are developed and tested for regulatory approval.

About Wound Care Collaborative Community: The Wound Care Collaborative Community is a multidisciplinary professional organization focused on advancing clinical and regulatory standards for chronic wound care products and treatments in the United States.

- Company: Wound Care Collaborative Community
- Sector: medical devices
- Primary source: https://www.mcknights.com/news/first-fda-chronic-wound-update-in-20-years-proposed/

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