K Number
K162566
Date Cleared
2017-05-11

(239 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5580
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use is intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states.

Device Description

The Acupuncture Needles are manufactured from stainless steel and sterilized with ethylene oxide gas. Acupuncture needle is made up of needle handle and needle body. The body of needle uses 304 stainless steel wire (06Cr19Ni10). The handle is a body coil with stainless steel wire, the spiral loop of which is arranged symmetrically without gaps. The device can only be used by qualified practitioners of acupunctures. Qualified practitioners should already be knowledgeable on how to use the acupuncture needle and when not to use acupuncture in certain patient populations and medical conditions. Handle of acupuncture needle is a plain handle. Types of acupuncture needle (sterile acupuncture needle for single use) are: acupuncture needle without a guide tube and acupuncture needle with a guide tube.

AI/ML Overview

Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information for the AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use, based on the provided document:

This document describes a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device called "AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use." This is not a study assessing the performance of an AI algorithm, but rather a submission for a traditional medical device (acupuncture needles) demonstrating substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. Therefore, many of the requested categories related to AI performance, ground truth establishment, and expert involvement are not applicable or directly addressed in this type of submission.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not present a formal table of acceptance criteria with corresponding performance data in a quantitative manner for most tests. Instead, it states that the device "meet[s] the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria." For functional performance tests, it lists the test and a qualitative outcome indicating compliance.

Acceptance Criteria (Test)Reported Device Performance
Biocompatibility (per ISO 10993-1)
- In vitro cytotoxicityAll biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.
- Intracutaneous reactivity/irritationAll biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.
- Skin sensitizationAll biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.
- PyrogenAll biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.
- Hemodialysis studyAll biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.
- Systemic toxicity studyAll biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.
Packaging Performance (per ISO 11607)Stated to meet requirements.
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization (per ISO 11135)Stated to meet requirements.
EO and ECH Residuals Testing (per ISO 10993-7)Stated to meet requirements.
Sterility TestingStated to meet requirements.
Packaging ValidationStated to meet requirements.
Long-Term Stability TestingStated to meet requirements.
Appearance and CleanlinessComply to the requirements specified in ISO 17218 (Examined under corrected-to-normal vision, and x 10 magnification: Comply to the requirements specified is ISO 17218).
Drawing StrengthNeedle solidly joined after the test following ISO 17218, clause 5.3.2.
Needle Body HardnessHardness of needle body comply the requirements specified in ISO 17218, clause 5.3.3.
Resistance to Breakage of Needle BodyThe body of the needle is sufficient resistance to breakage after test following ISO 17218, clause 5.3.4.
Intensity and Puncture Performance of Needle TipThe tip of the needle has good intensity and puncture performance following the tests specified in ISO 17218, clause 5.3.5.
Resistance to CorrosionNo corrosion of the body of the needle following the test specified in ISO 17218, clause 5.3.6.

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

The document does not explicitly state the specific "sample size" for each test. Non-clinical testing was conducted to evaluate performance. The provenance of the data is from CHANGCHUN AIK MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD in Jilin Province, China, as part of their submission to the FDA. The tests are non-clinical, likely laboratory-based, and therefore not strictly "retrospective" or "prospective" in the sense of patient data.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Their Qualifications

This is not applicable. The device is an acupuncture needle, and the "ground truth" for its performance is established by objective engineering and biocompatibility standards (e.g., ISO 17218, ISO 10993-1, ISO 11135, ISO 11607), not by expert human interpretation of medical images or clinical outcomes.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

This is not applicable, as "adjudication" typically refers to resolving discrepancies between human readers or between human readers and an AI system. The tests performed are objective, laboratory-based evaluations against pre-defined engineering standards.

5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done

No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. This study is a 510(k) premarket notification for a Class II medical device (acupuncture needles), not an AI algorithm.

6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done

No, this is not applicable. The device is an acupuncture needle, not an algorithm. Therefore, there is no "standalone" algorithm performance to assess.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

The "ground truth" for the device's acceptable performance is defined by compliance with established international standards for medical devices, specifically:

  • ISO 17218: Acupuncture needles for single use
  • ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices (biocompatibility)
  • ISO 11607: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
  • ISO 11135: Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide
  • ISO 10993-7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

This is not applicable, as this is not an AI/machine learning study and thus there is no "training set."

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

This is not applicable, as there is no training set.

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

May 11, 2017

CHANGCHUN AIK MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD Mr. Xingwang Li General Manager No. 25, Karen Industrial Park, Jiutai Economic Development Zone Changchun, Jilin 130507 CHINA

Re: K162566

Trade/Device Name: AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5580 Regulation Name: Acupuncture needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQX Dated: September 8, 2016 Received: April 10, 2017

Dear Mr. Xingwang Li:

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. Isting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.

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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. 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): medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely,

Tina Kiang
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Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Change Control Table, Change History

Change Control Table

VersionDocument AuthorDocument ApproverDate Approved
1.00Name, Title, OfficeName, Title, OfficeMM/DD/YYYY

Complete Change Control Table (all versions) retained in SWIFT Docs.

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K162566

Device Name

AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use

Indications for Use (Describe)

The AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use is intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states.

Type of Use (Select one or both , as applicable)
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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K162566

510(k) Summary

Submitter:CHANGCHUN AIK MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTDNo. 25, Karen Industrial Park, Jiutai Economic Development ZoneChangchun, Jilin Province, 130507
Contact:Mr. Li, XingwangGeneral ManagerPhone: (86)-13364688867 /(86)-18616806984Email: aik2000@163.com
Date Prepared:May, 4 2017
Device Trade Name:AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use
Device Common Name:Acupuncture Needle
Classification Name:Acupuncture Needle
Class:II
Regulation Number:880.5580
Panel:General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
Product Code:MQX

1. Predicate Device:

DeviceCompanyProduct Code510(k) Number
SMC Acupuncture NeedleSMC.MQXK141473

3. Indications for Use:

The AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use is intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states.

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3. Product Description:

The Acupuncture Needles are manufactured from stainless steel and sterilized with ethylene oxide gas. Acupuncture needle is made up of needle handle and needle body. The body of needle uses 304 stainless steel wire (06Cr19Ni10). The handle is a body coil with stainless steel wire, the spiral loop of which is arranged symmetrically without gaps.

The device can only be used by qualified practitioners of acupunctures. Qualified practitioners should already be knowledgeable on how to use the acupuncture needle and when not to use acupuncture in certain patient populations and medical conditions.

Handle of acupuncture needle is a plain handle. Types of acupuncture needle (sterile acupuncture needle for single use) are: acupuncture needle without a guide tube and acupuncture needle with a guide tube.

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Product Specification

Diameter specification of acupuncture needle: Ø 0.14mm-Ø 0.35mm; length specification of needle body: 13mm-75mm.

Gauge (#)DiameterLengths of needle body
42G0.14mm13mm15mm25mm
40G0.16mm13mm15mm25mm30mm
38G0.18mm13mm15mm25mm30mm40mm
36G0.20mm13mm15mm25mm30mm40mm50mm
34G0.22mm13mm15mm25mm30mm40mm50mm60mm
32G0.25mm13mm15mm25mm30mm40mm50mm60mm75mm
30G0.30mm13mm15mm25mm30mm40mm50mm60mm75mm
28G0.35mm13mm15mm25mm30mm40mm50mm60mm75mm

4. Non-Clinical Testing

Performance testing was conducted to evaluate and characterize the performance of the AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles. Non-clinical data included dimensional evaluation, and performance requirements evaluation per international standard, ISO 17218. Material performances are evaluated per international standard ISO 10993-1. In detail, the needle body needle handle, and guide tube were tested by tests of in vitro cytotoxicity, intracutaneous reactivity/irritation, skin sensitization and pyrogen. And the needle body were further tested by tests of hemodialysis study, and systemic toxicity study. All biocompatibility tests results show that the subject device is biocompatibility safe.

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The primary package performance are evaluated per international standard ISO 11607. EO sterilization process are evaluated per international standard ISO 11135. And the EO and ECH Residuals Testing in accordance with ISO10993-7.

The EO Sterilization Validation, Sterility Testing, Packaging Validation, and Long-Term Stability Testing were also performed per relevant standards.

All the test results demonstrate AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use meet the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended uses. For example, the function performance tests including:

  • Appearance and cleanliness tests
  • Drawing strength test
  • Needle body hardness test
  • Resistance to breakage of needle body test
  • Intensity and puncture performance of needle tip test
  • Sterile Test
  • Resistance to corrosion test

5. Substantial Equivalence Determination

The indications for use and technology characteristics of the proposed AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use, and the substantial equivalence to the predicate devices have been demonstrated via data collected in design verifications. The results of these tests provide reasonable assurance that the proposed device has been designed and tested to assure conformance to the requirements for its indications for use. The subject device is substantial equivalent to the predicate device.

The comparison to predicate devices as below table.

ItemProposed Device(AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles forSingle Use)Predicate Device(SMC Acupuncture Needle)
Indication foruseIntended to pierce the skin in thepractice of acupuncture byqualified practitioners ofacupuncture as determined by thestates.Intended to pierce the skin in thepractice of acupuncture byqualified practitioners ofacupuncture as determined by thestates
Applied typesNeedle with/without plastic guidetubeNeedle with/without plastic guidetube
Needle tip shapeArrowArrow
DesignStainless steel needle with a steel,aluminum or copper handle and aplastic guide tube for userStainless steel needle with a steel,aluminum or copper handle and aplastic guide tube for user
MaterialsNeedle: surgical stainless steel(SUS304);Handle: metal (steel);Coating material:Polydimethylsiloxane;Guild Tube(not contact): PVC;following ISO 10993-1 forcytotoxicity testNeedle: surgical stainless steel(SUS304)Handle: metal (steel or aluminumtube or copper wire)Coating material:Polydimethylsiloxane;Guild Tube(not contact): PVC;following ISO 10993-1 forcytotoxicity test

Comparison to Predicate Devices

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intracutaneous reactivity test;hemodialysis study;systemic toxicity study;Pyrogen and Endotoxins study;sensitization testand intracutaneous reactivity test
SterilitySterilized with ethylene oxide gaswith residuals at a validated doselevelSterilized with ethylene oxide gasand or / Sterilized by GammaIrradiation
Available inNeedleDiameters0.14 mm, 0.16 mm, 0.18 mm, 0.20mm, 0.22 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.30 mm,0.35 mm0.16 to 0.70 mm
Available inNeedle Lengths13 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 40mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 75 mm15-135 mm
LabelingComply to 21 CFR 801Comply to 21 CFR 801
Performance RequirementsAppearanceandCleanlinessExamined under corrected-to-normalvision, and x 10 magnification:Comply to the requirements specifiedis ISO 17218Examined under corrected-to-normal vision, and x 10magnification:Comply to the requirementsspecified is ISO 17218
DrawingstrengthNeedle solidly joined after the testfollowing ISO 17218, clause 5.3.2Needle solidly joined after the testfollowing ISO 17218, clause 5.3.2
Hardness ofthe needlebodyHardness of needle body comply therequirements specified in ISO 17218,clause 5.3.3Hardness of needle body comply therequirements specified in ISO 17218,clause 5.3.3
Resistanceto breakageof theneedle bodyThe body of the needle is sufficientresistance to breakage after testfollowing ISO 17218, clause 5.3.4The body of the needle is sufficientresistance to breakage after testfollowing ISO 17218, clause 5.3.4
IntensityandpunctureperformanceThe tip of the needle has goodintensity and puncture performancefollowing the tests specified in ISO17218, clause 5.3.5The tip of the needle has goodintensity and puncture performancefollowing the tests specified in ISO17218, clause 5.3.5
Resistanceto corrosionNo corrosion of the body of theneedle following the test specified inISO 17218, clause 5.3.6No corrosion of the body of theneedle following the test specified inISO 17218, clause 5.3.6

The subject device acupuncture needles are substantially equivalent to the predicate device listed in this 510(k) submission; that is, the acupuncture needle has the same intended use (i.e., indications for use) and is similar, and in some cases the same, in both design (e.g., materials, sizes) and performance. One difference is the available needle diameters and needle lengths. Another difference is that our acupuncture needle claims for EO sterilization only, and the predicate device claims for both EO sterilization and Gamma irradiation sterilization methods.

6. Conclusion

Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics and performance testing, the AIK Sterile Acupuncture Needles for Single Use has demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the predicate 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.