DONG BANG ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES

K972659 · Dong Bang, U.S.A. · MQX · Oct 17, 1997 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K972659
• Device Name: DONG BANG ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES
• Applicant: Dong Bang, U.S.A.
• Product Code: MQX · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Oct 17, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5580
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Acupuncture needles are defined as devices intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the States.

Device Story

Dong Bang acupuncture needle is a sterile, single-use surgical stainless steel needle. Used by qualified acupuncture practitioners to pierce skin during acupuncture therapy. Device functions as a manual instrument; no electronic or automated components. Marketed for professional use since 1992. Benefits include providing a sterile, effective tool for acupuncture practice.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; device relies on established history of use and substantial equivalence to legally marketed predicate devices.

Technological Characteristics

Surgical stainless steel construction; single-use; sterile; manual acupuncture needle.

Indications for Use

Indicated for piercing the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners as determined by state regulations.

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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K972659

Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary

OCT 1 1997

Submitted by:

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Sue Kim ( General manager) Dong Bang USA 13640 Imperial Hwy #01 Santa Fe Spring, CA 90670 Office: 562-407-7435 Fax: [phone]

Dong Bang Acupuncture Needle Acupuncture Needle Class II. MOX

Device Description: The Dong Bang acupuncture needle is a sterile surgical stainless steel, single use only acupuncture needle. The Dong Bang acupuncture needle meets the general specifications and criteria for an acupuncture needle and is effective for the practice of acupuncture.

The Dong Bang acupuncture needle was first manufactured in and China in 1992 by the Dong Bang Medical Instrument Co., LTD and has been imported and sold through interstate commerce in the USA since 1992 under the FDA labeling restrictions , that states: "Caution: Investigational device limited by U.S. Law to investigational use". Since 1992, no accident or device failure claims have been reported as a result of using the Dong Bang acupuncture needle.

Intended Use: Acupuncture needles are defined as devices intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the States.

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Substantial Equivalence: Dong Bang acupuncture needles are currently sold in the USA under numerous propriety names by other medical device companies. Also, the Dong Bang needle is equivalent to other legally marketed acupuncture needles which are currently being sold through interstate commerce.

Su Kim General Manager

Sue Kime General Manager

7-8-97

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Medical, Acupuncture, Dental Health Food, Herbal Formulas Export/Import/Distribute

13640-01 Imperial Hwy. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 [phone] [phone] Fax

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20856

OCT 17 1997

Ms. Sue Kim General Manager Dong Bang, U.S.A. 13640 East Imperial Highway, #1 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

Re: K972659 Dong Banq Acupuncture Needles Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MOX September 2, 1997 Dated: Received: September 9, 1997

Dear Ms. Kim:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labelinq, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ದ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA findinq 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fdaa.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Timot Hv A Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

. Enclosure

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R972659

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name:

Dong Bang Acupuncture Needles

9/02/97

Indications For Use:

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

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Neil Hubbard for Patricia Cricente

(Division S Division of Dental, In and General Hos 510(k) Numb

Prescription Use_x (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR

Over-The-Counter Use

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