510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCW-Disposable Acupuncture Needle
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Acupuncture Supplies Import Co. · MQX Needle, Acupuncture, Single Use
Cleared on Jul 25, 1996 after a 31-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 25, 1996
- Review
- 31 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK962419 CW-Disposable Acupuncture NeedleAcupuncture Supplies Import Co. · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK980470 KHT Soft Sooji Needle, Hand Acupuncture NeedleAmerican Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK974527 KHT Seoam Needle, Hand Acupuncture NeedleAmerican Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy · 1998
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K962419 | CW-Disposable Acupuncture Needle | Acupuncture Supplies Import Co. | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K980470 | KHT Soft Sooji Needle, Hand Acupuncture Needle | American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K974527 | KHT Seoam Needle, Hand Acupuncture Needle | American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy | 1998 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K980470 (American Institute of Koryo Hand Therapy, 1998) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MQX devicesMQX Needle, Acupuncture, Single Use: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MQX
1in 2017
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQX
245in 2015
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQX
1in 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQX
2in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 245 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K962419 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K962419: CW-Disposable Acupuncture Needle.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K962419
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026