The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
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A Study for Biocompatibility of Acupuncture′s Metal Materials, - Focused on Biological Character -

침 금속재료에 대한 생체적합성 연구 -생물학적 특성을 중심으로-

  • Baek Yong-Hyeon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Chung In-Tae (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Lee Sang-Hoon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Lee Jae-Dong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Choi Do-Young (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
  • 백용현 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 정인태 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이상훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이재동 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 최도영 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Published : 2004.09.01
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Abstract

Objectives : To present criteria for acupuncture standardization, which will improve quality of acupuncture and secure safety, through studies of the biocompatibility of acupuncture materials. Methods : Acupuncture needles distributed in Korea were studied. Intracutaneous reaction tests and sterility tests were executed to study the biocompatibility of acupuncture. Results & Conclusions : All 4 kinds of acupuncture needles distributed in Korea were found suitable for medical use, through intracutaneous reaction tests and sterility tests. However, the medical instrument standards of the Korea Food and Drug Administration lack criteria concerning intracutaneous reaction tests and sterility tests. The criteria for these tests should be standardized in order to secure the biocompatibility of acupuncture needles.

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