← Product Code [MQX](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX) · K983798 # SEDATELEC ASP ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES (K983798) _Sedatelec · MQX · Aug 27, 1999 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX/K983798 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Sedatelec - **Product Code:** [MQX](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/MQX.md) - **Decision Date:** Aug 27, 1999 - **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 as determined by the states. ## Device Story ASP Acupuncture Needles are short, tack-like, solid stainless steel needles designed for single-use acupuncture treatment. The device includes a plastic injector to facilitate skin penetration. The ASP Gold variant features a gold-plated surface with an intermediate copper layer. Needles are supplied sterile and are intended for use by qualified acupuncture practitioners. The device functions by piercing the epidermis to deliver acupuncture therapy. Benefits include a standardized, sterile, and convenient delivery method for acupuncture. The device is used in clinical settings by trained professionals. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Sterility validated to a sterility assurance level of 10^-6 using Gamma radiation per ISO 11137 and EN552 standards. Biocompatibility confirmed via use of ASTM F899-84 compliant surgical stainless steel. ## Technological Characteristics Tack-style acupuncture needle; materials: ASTM F899-84 surgical stainless steel (ASP Gold includes copper and gold plating); dimensions: 2.1mm invasive length; sterilization: Gamma radiation (25kGy); single-use; supplied with plastic injector; non-electronic; no software. ## 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 - Seirin - S ([K970254](/device/K970254.md)) - Seirin - Pionex ([K970254](/device/K970254.md)) ## Reference Devices - CARBO brand needles ## 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}------------------------------------------------ K983798 | | | | contraction and consistencies a considered to consideration a consideration of the minimal of the minimal come comments of comments of controllable in comprehensive come comm | |------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | |
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Comparison
Feature | SEDATELEC
ASP & ASP Gold acupuncture
needles | SEIRIN - S
SEIRIN - PIONEX acupuncture needles | |--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Device Type: | Tack | Tack | | 510(k) number | | K970254 | | Intended use: | Intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states | Intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states | | Invasive Length (mm) | 2.1mm | From 15 to 50mm
From 1.5 to 1.8 mm | | Gauge (diameter in mm) | 0 to 0.7 mm | From 0.22 to 0.26mm
From 0.20 to 0.35mm | | Needle Tip Shape | Taper | Taper | | Needle shape | Harpoon shape | Stylet
Thumbtack shape | | Biocompatibility | ASTM 430F surgical stainless steel (Standard specifications for stainless steel billet, bar, and wire for surgical instruments F899-84) | Same | | Materials | needle: surgical
stainless steel (+ a copper layer and a gold
layer for ASP Gold) | needle : surgical stainless steel
handle : plastic | | Labeling | IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer name and address
Product name
Acupuncture needles
Quantity
Lot Number

STATEMENTS
"STERILE"
"Use before"
"Sterilized by gamma radiation"
"For single use"
"Do not reuse"
"Rx" statement
"Do not store at extreme temperatures and
humidity"
"Do not use if external package has been
damaged or blisters previously opened"

"Made in France" | IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer name and address
Product name
Acupuncture needles
Gauge, length
Quantity
Lot Number

STATEMENTS
"STERILE"
"EXPIRY"
"Sterilized with Ethylene oxide gas"
"For single use only"
"Rx" statement
"Do not store at extreme temperatures and
humidity"
"Do not use if package is previously opened or
damaged

"Made in Japan" | #### 9. Equivalency Comparison Table: Based on the design, function, intended use and materials of the DN Needles, substantial equivalence is evident. The referenced CARBO brand needles are functionally identical. The anticipated safety and effectiveness of both devices is or may be expected to be the same. SEDATELEC ASP Needles {2}------------------------------------------------ Public Health Service Image /page/2/Picture/2 description: The image is a black and white logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features a stylized eagle with three lines representing its body and wings. The words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" are arranged in a circular pattern around the eagle. The text is in all capital letters and is in a sans-serif font. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 AUG 27 1999 SEDATELEC C/O Mr. David W. Schlerf Buckman Company, Incorporated 200 Gregory Lane, Suite C-100 94523-3389 Pleasant Hill, Caliornia Re : K983798 ASP Acupuncture Needles Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: MQX Dated: July 8, 1999 Received: July 12, 1999 Dear Mr. Schlerf 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, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst 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 Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory 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 through 542 of {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Schlerf the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. 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 markeed problems, 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 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on compriation 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 che regulation chereida, "MaxPanding II" 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 {4}------------------------------------------------ Indications for Use Page 1 of of 1 --------- K 983798 Device Name(s): :510(k) Number: ASP - Acupuncture Needles Indications for Use: To pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners as determined by the states. 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