Acupuncture Needles

Name: Acupuncture Needles
ISBN: 9787513235938

世界针灸学会联合会China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaAug 2017

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Word count: 13K words
Chapters: 31
ISBN: 9787513235938

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Summary

This standard specifies the classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking, instructions for use, transport and storage of single-use sterile acupuncture needles. It applies to single-use sterile acupuncture needles for acupuncture therapy (specifically filiform needles). The standard was proposed by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies on the basis of acupuncture needles (specifically filiform needles), clinical practice and general requirements for medical devices.

Editor's review

This is a standard text on acupuncture needles developed under the auspices of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies. Its core value lies in bringing the classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking, instructions for use, transport and storage of single-use sterile acupuncture needles under a unified framework. It is not a book of clinical experience but a standard basis for production, quality control, procurement and teaching. Its strength is that it balances clinical acupuncture practice with general medical device requirements, giving testable, reproducible specifications and quality indicators for filiform needles so that institutions can check and apply them in acceptance and routine management. When reading, set the standard's clauses alongside your own unit's actual procedures, focus on test methods and inspection rules, and understand the logic behind pass/fail decisions rather than memorizing clauses in isolation. For readers who need to establish procurement and acceptance systems for acupuncture needles, write instructions for use or conduct quality training, this text offers a fairly direct framework; general readers concerned only with needling technique and efficacy need not treat it as an introductory book.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Acupuncture needle production, quality inspection and procurement staff who need to establish acceptance and quality control procedures against the standard
Managers of clinical acupuncture departments who need to standardize the use and storage of single-use acupuncture needles
Teachers and students of acupuncture and tuina who need to understand standardization requirements and test methods for acupuncture needles
Medical device regulatory and registration professionals who need to consult general technical requirements for acupuncture needles

Not a good fit for

General readers hoping to learn needling technique and clinical point combinations; this book does not cover operational teaching
Wellness enthusiasts interested only in acupuncture efficacy and indications; the standard text has a relatively high reading threshold
Readers looking for a history or cultural book on acupuncture; this book is technical and regulatory in nature

Reading tips

Read the scope and classification sections first to gain an overall picture of the specification system for single-use sterile acupuncture needles
Study the test methods and inspection rules closely, taking notes against your own unit's acceptance procedures
Turn the packaging, marking, instructions and storage clauses into a checklist for routine quality control
When terminology is ambiguous, return to the standard's definitions rather than substituting clinical habits for standardized wording

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Term s and Definitions
4 Classification
5 Requirements
6 Test Methods
7 Packaging
8 Labelling
9 Storage and Transport
Annex A (Normative) Test M ethods for the Strength and Sharp
Annex B (Normative) Test M ethods for the Puncture Performan
Annex C (Normative) Test M ethod for Corrosion Resistance——T
Annex D (Informative) References
前言
引言
1 范围
2 规范性引用文件
3 术语与定义
4 分类
5 要求
6 试验方法
7 包装
8 标志、使用说明书
9 运输、贮存
附录 A（规范性附录）针灸针针尖强度和锋利度测试
附录 B（规范性附录）针灸针针尖穿刺性能试验方法
附录 C（规范性附录）耐腐蚀性能试验方法——柠檬酸溶液试验法
附录 D（资料性附录）文献目录

FAQ

What does this standard mainly cover?

It mainly specifies the classification, requirements, test methods and inspection rules for single-use sterile acupuncture needles (specifically filiform needles), as well as requirements for packaging, marking, instructions for use, transport and storage, with emphasis on standardizing product quality and the circulation and use stages.

Is it suitable for ordinary acupuncture enthusiasts?

Not really. The text focuses on technical indicators and inspection rules and lacks needling technique, point combinations and clinical cases, so general readers may find it dry. If you care only about efficacy and操作, choose clinical or introductory books instead.

Which clauses should I focus on when reading?

Prioritize classification, requirements and test methods, then use the inspection rules to understand pass/fail logic. Packaging, marking and storage clauses are closely tied to routine institutional management and can be turned into a checklist.

Can the standard's requirements be used directly as clinical operating rules?

Not equivalently. It regulates the acupuncture needle product itself and packaging, storage and related stages; it does not specify needle insertion technique, point selection or course scheduling. Clinical practice must still follow the relevant technical operating standards and institutional policies.

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世界针灸学会联合会 Author

The World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies is an international professional body oriented toward academic exchange and standardization in acupuncture and moxibustion; available public information about it is currently limited. Judging from the four works recorded in the database, its writing and publishing efforts focus on standardization documents and technical operating specifications in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion, covering specific topics such as the nomenclature and location of auricular points, moxibustion operating specifications, acupuncture needles, and technical operating specifications for scalp acupuncture. These works are intended for clinical practice, teaching, and dissemination, and have clear characteristics of reference books and normative texts. Their language is precise, concise, and practical, emphasizing unified terminology and clear operating procedures and technical requirements. For readers in medicine and health, such publications help them understand the basic standards and industry consensus for acupuncture and moxibustion practice, and they also reflect the organization's continued commitment to promoting the standardization of acupuncture terminology and the dissemination of techniques.