# K980899: Jin Acupuncture Needles, Models ST, GL, SI, PT, and ID

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Kenshin Trading Corp.
- Decided: Jun 11, 1998 after 93 days
- Product code: MQX (Needle, Acupuncture, Single Use)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5580
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K961339 (1996). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K963194: Ito Acupuncture Needles, Oms Medical Supplies, Inc. (1996) Summary page 1.
- K962809: Seirin Acupuncture Needles, Seirin-America, Inc. (1996) Summary page 1.
- K961339: Carbo Brand/Viva Brand Acupuncture Needles, Helio Medical Supplies, Inc. (1996) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
To pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners as determined by the States. The device is intended for single use only.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K980899
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology