K Number
K013926
Date Cleared
2002-07-18

(232 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5580
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

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

Device Description

Not Found

AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) premarket notification letter from the FDA regarding an acupuncture needle (Qizhou Acupuncture Needle, K013926). It does not contain any information about acceptance criteria or a study proving device performance in the context of an AI/ML-based medical device.

The document determines the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices, which means it doesn't require a new clinical study to establish safety and effectiveness, but rather demonstrates it's as safe and effective as a device already on the market.

Therefore, I cannot fulfill your request for the specific sections you've outlined, as they are not present in this regulatory document for a physical medical device.

§ 880.5580 Acupuncture needle.

(a)
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.(b)
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.