ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES

K043506 · Marknew Products · MQX · Feb 11, 2005 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K043506
• Device Name: ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES
• Applicant: Marknew Products
• Product Code: MQX · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Feb 11, 2005
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5580
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

To pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners as determined by the States.

Device Story

Marknew Products Acupuncture Needles are sterile, single-use devices designed for acupuncture therapy. The needles are inserted into the skin by qualified practitioners to perform acupuncture. The device functions as a mechanical tool for skin penetration. No electronic, software, or algorithmic components are involved. The device is used in clinical settings by licensed professionals.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Acupuncture needle; sterile, single-use; mechanical device; no energy source; no software; no connectivity.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by qualified practitioners, as determined by individual States, 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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Marknew Products C/O Mr. Greg Holland Regulatory Consultant Regulatory Specialists, Incorporated 3722 Avenue Sausalito Irvine, California 92606

Re: K043506

Trade/Device Name: Marknew Products Acupuncture Needles Regulation Number: 880.5580 Regulation Name: Acupuncture Needle Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQX Dated: December 13, 2994 Received: December 20, 2004

Dear Mr. Holland:

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 restrenced above and in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device mendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of / Infondinone, of to active Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket the Federal F 800; Drag) . You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general approvisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include controls provisions on 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 If your device it enables to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting (1 writ), it hay be bacyse to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In your device can or roublish 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 r least be auvrast that I Da determination that your device complies with other requirements moan that I DA mas made statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. or the Act of all , I outh all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration 1 ou indisting (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice and issuits (21 CF reful 067), as ality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if requirements as set form in ate quadiation 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) This letter will and my Jorle Finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a premaired 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), 11 you desire specific af 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 may obtain 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/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

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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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## Indications for Use Statement

510(k) Number (if known):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Device Name: Marknew Products Acupuncture Needless

Indications For Use:

To pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners as determined by the States.

X Prescription Use_ (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

Over-The-Counter Use_ OR (Optional Format 1-2-96)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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310(k) Number: K443546