ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES

K041652 · C.A.I. Industries Corp. · MQX · Dec 29, 2004 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K041652
• Device Name: ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES
• Applicant: C.A.I. Industries Corp.
• Product Code: MQX · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Dec 29, 2004
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5580
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Singer Acupuncture Needle is intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states .

Device Story

Singer Acupuncture Needle is a manual device used by qualified acupuncture practitioners to pierce the skin for therapeutic acupuncture. It functions as a traditional needle; no electronic, algorithmic, or software components are involved. The device is used in clinical settings by licensed professionals to perform acupuncture procedures.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Manual acupuncture needle; Class II device; 21 CFR 880.5580; Product Code MQX.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by qualified acupuncture practitioners to pierce the skin for acupuncture therapy.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An acupuncture needle is a device intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture. The device consists of a solid, stainless steel needle. The device may have a handle attached to the needle to facilitate the delivery of acupuncture treatment.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an acupuncture point locator or a single use acupuncture needle, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 880.9. Acupuncture needles must comply with the following special controls:(1) Labeling for single use only and conformance to the requirements for prescription devices set out in 21 CFR 801.109, (2) Device material biocompatibility, and (3) Device sterility.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC 2 9 2004

Ms. Lu Rao Manager C.A.I Industries, Corporation 10166 Rush Street South El Monte, California 91733

Re: K041652

Trade/Device Name: Singer Acupuncture Needle Regulation Number: 880.5580 Regulation Name: Acupuncture Needle Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQX Dated: December 23, 2004 Received: December 23, 2004

Dear Ms. Rao

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely vours,

Chiu Lin, Ph.D.

Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K041652

## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K041652

Device Name: Singer Acupuncture Needle

Indications For Use:

The Singer Acupuncture Needle is intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states .

Prescription Use ____x

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use

(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

(21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Shene Moreau for ADW 12/28/04

Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital. Infection Control, Dental De

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510(k) Number: K041652