ISO/TC 249/WG 3 - Quality of acupuncture needles and safe use of acupuncture
Qualité et sécurité des aiguilles d'acupuncture
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ISO/TC 249/WG 3 is a Working Group within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Quality of acupuncture needles and safe use of acupuncture". This committee has published 3 standards.
ISO/TC 249/WG 3 develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this working group.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes international standards. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO brings together experts from 170+ member countries to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
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This document specifies the particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of roller-type dermal needles for single use. It applies to roller-type dermal needles that have the capacity to penetrate the skin. It specifies structure and dimension, materials, and performance requirements for appearance and cleanliness, corrosion resistance, sterility, packaging and identification, transit and storage of roller-type dermal needles. It does not apply to tapping-type dermal needles or reusable roller-type dermal needles.
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This document specifies the particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of tapping-type dermal needles for single use. It applies to tapping-type dermal needles that have the capacity to penetrate the skin. It specifies structure and dimension, materials, and performance requirements for appearance and cleanliness, corrosion resistance, sterility, packaging and identification, transit and storage of tapping-type dermal needles. It does not apply to roller-type dermal needles, reusable tapping-type dermal needles or devices incorporating a detachable tapping head.
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This document specifies the safety requirements for the thread-embedding acupuncture needle. It is applicable to only the needle part of thread-embedding acupuncture needles and excludes medical thread.
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