HEGU Press Needles are small needles made from surgical steel, for use in ear and body acupuncture. They use the same steel as the other HEGU needles.
Each needle is 0.22 mm in diameter and 1.3 mm long. It is pressed onto the treatment point and held in place with a small surgical adhesive patch.
The metal at the base forms a spiral loop, which acts as a stop to help prevent the needle from being pushed too far into the body.
Press needles are used in treatments where the needle remains in place for an extended period, usually one to three days. While it remains in position, the patient can massage the area to provide continued mechanical stimulation.
Sterile shelf life is three years from the manufacturing date.
For single use only.
Packaging
The needles are supplied on plastic holders with Micropore adhesive tape. The beige adhesive is hypoallergenic and latex-free, and allows the skin to breathe during treatment.
1-pack, without tube: 10 needles on each plastic holder, with 100 needles per box.
Available sizes
| Packaging | Available sizes (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1-pack, without tube | 0.22 x 1.3 |
Regulatory information
HEGU Press Needles are CE-marked Class IIa medical devices, certified by notified body 0197 under Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD).