← Product Code [MQX](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX) · K013926 # QIZHOU ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE (K013926) _Wujiang City Shenli Medical and Health Material CO · MQX · Jul 18, 2002 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX/K013926 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Wujiang City Shenli Medical and Health Material CO - **Product Code:** [MQX](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX.md) - **Decision Date:** Jul 18, 2002 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.5580 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use To pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states. ## Device Story Qizhou Acupuncture Needle is a single-use, sterile device used by qualified acupuncture practitioners to pierce the skin during acupuncture therapy. The device is a manual instrument; it does not involve electronic processing, software, or automated algorithms. It is intended for clinical use by trained professionals. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Single-use acupuncture needle; manual operation; sterile. ## Regulatory 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) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ ## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo is circular and contains the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES-USA" around the perimeter. Inside the circle is an abstract symbol that resembles an eagle or bird in flight, composed of three curved lines. ## Public Health Service ## JUL 1 8 2002 Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 Wuiiang City Shenli Medical & Health Material Company C/O Miss. Gong Bo Shanghi Q Rai Consultant Company Limited 503 Room, 8 Building 600 Liu Zhou Road Shanghai City, CHINA 200233 Re: K013926 Trade/Device Name: Qizhou Acupuncture Needle Regulation Number: 880.5580 Regulation Name: Acupuncture Needle, Single Use Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQX Dated: June 19, 2002 Received: June 24, 2002 Dear Miss. Gong Bo: 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. 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. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Miss. Gong Bo · ﻬﻢ 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 (OS) 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 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html Sincerely yours Timothy A. Ulatowski Tim Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ K013926. 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - Traditional 510 (K) - Acupuncture Needle ## Section 4. Statement of Indications for Use 4.1 Device Trade Name: Qizhou Acupuncture Needle 4.2 Indications For Use: To pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states. Palotici Cucenite (Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devig 510(k) Number _ --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX/K013926](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX/K013926) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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