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# KHT SEOAM NEEDLE, HAND ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE (K974527)

_American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy · MQX · Jan 13, 1998 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy
- **Product Code:** [MQX](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jan 13, 1998
- **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

KHT Seoam Needle is a sterile, single-use acupuncture needle designed for hand acupuncture. It is used by qualified acupuncture practitioners in clinical settings to pierce the skin as part of acupuncture therapy. The device functions as a manual instrument; it does not involve electronic inputs, algorithms, or software. It is intended to provide a safe, sterile alternative to reusable needles, reducing risks associated with non-sterile equipment. The practitioner manually inserts the needle to perform the therapy, which is intended to benefit the patient through the established practice of acupuncture.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only regarding sterility and biocompatibility.

## Technological Characteristics

Sterile, single-use acupuncture needle. Materials and design meet general specifications for acupuncture needles. No electronic components, software, or energy sources.

## 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.

## Predicate Devices

- CW-Disposable Acupuncture Needle ([K962419](/device/K962419.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K974527

## American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy, Inc.

3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 690, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Tel: (213) 380-5878 Fax: (213) 380-5876

Premarket Notification (510(k) Number):

JAN 1 3 1998

## 10(k) SUMMARY As Required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)

| Trade Name:          | KHT Seoam Needle                         |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Common Name:         | Hand Acupuncture Needles                 |
| Classification Name: | Class II, Single use acupuncture needles |

Legally Marketed Device to Which We Are Claiming Equivalence: CW-Disposable Acupuncture Needle 510(k) Document Number: K962419

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

Acupuncture needles have been used for the general practice of acupuncture in the United States for over 30 years. Since that time, we are not aware of any serious or life threatening accidents involving acupuncture needles.

Acupuncture needles which were sold through commercial interstate distribution prior to May 28, 1976 were non-sterile, reusable acupuncture needles. Acupuncture needles which are currently being marketed through interstate distribution (i.e., 1997) offer greater safety since they are sterilzed, single use only acupuncture needles.

The subject of this 510(k) Notification - the KHT Seoam Needle - is a sterile, single use only hand acupuncture needle. The design, material used, sterility and biocompatibility of this acupuncture needle meet the general specifications and criteria for an single use acupuncture needle and is effective for the practice of acupuncture.

In conclusion, based on the information provided with this 510(k) Notification, the KHT Seoam Needle meets the criteria for 510(k) acceptance. The KHT Seoam Needle is equivalent to acupuncture needles which were in commercial distribution prior to May 28, 1976. Also, the KHT Seoam Needle is equivalent to other single use acupuncture needles which are currently being sold through interstate commerce.

lin Hao Law, Director

10-25-92

Date

Jin Hae Lew, Director

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

## JAN 1 3 1998

Mr. Jin Hae Lew Director American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy, Incorporated C/O Crosslink International 1800 Century Park East, Suite 600 Los Angeles, California 90067

K974527 Re: KHT Seoam Needle, Hand Acupuncture Needle Trade Name: II Requlatory Class: Product Code: MOX September 29, 1997 Dated: December 2, 1997 Received:

Dear Mr. Lew:

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, Drug, 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, qood 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 (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A ... . . . . 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 regulation (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 action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. 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 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diaqnostic 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" (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 (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy 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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Indications For Use

| 510(k) Number (if known ) | K974527                            |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Device Name:              | KHT SEOAM HAND ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES |

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 )

Patricia Cusack

(Division Sign-Off Division of De and General Ho E. O(k) Number

Prescription Use __

OR

Over-The-Counter Use _

( Optional Format 1-2-96 )

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