Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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Biochemical Safety of Duplex Stainless Steel Acupuncture Needle

Duplex Stainless Steel(DSS) 침의 생화학적 안전성

  • Yook, Keun-Yung (East West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Dept. of Applied Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Ho (East West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Kon (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Heon (East West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Dept. of Applied Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hong, Sang-Min (East West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Institute of Oriental Medicine, Dept. of Basic Oriental Medical Science Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lim, Sabina (East West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Dept. of Applied Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Institute of Oriental Medicine, Dept. of Basic Oriental Medical Science Kyung Hee University)
  • 육근영 (경희대학교 동서의학연구소, 경희대학교 한의과대학 한방응용의학과) ;
  • 이승호 (경희대학교 동서의학연구소) ;
  • 김영곤 (인제대학교 의용공학과) ;
  • 이승헌 (경희대학교 동서의학연구소, 경희대학교 한의과대학 한방응용의학과) ;
  • 홍상민 (경희대학교 동서의학연구소, 경희대학교 기초한의과학과 한의학연구소) ;
  • 임사비나 (경희대학교 동서의학연구소, 경희대학교 한의과대학 한방응용의학과, 경희대학교 기초한의과학과 한의학연구소)
  • Published : 2007.12.20
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study is to investigate the safety of Acupuncture needles made from duplex stainless steel. Methods : In order to check the safety concern of the DSS Acupuncture needle, we employed biochemical measures, DSS and SS304 Acupuncture needles were tested for pH level, heavy metals and UV absorbance spectrum along with cytotoxicity and hemolysis. As a guideline, we have referred to the 'standards for acupuncture needles', 'standards for disposable needles' and 'standards and experimental procedures for stents' for the Korean Food & Drug Administration(KFDA). Results & Conclusions : The DSS Acupuncture needle extract satisfied these requirements. There was no significant difference between the DSS and SS304 Acupuncture needle extract. In conclusion, the DSS Acupuncture needle displayed biochemical safety.

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