3　Term s and Definitions

Forthe purposes of this document,the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1　Body of the Needle

The part of the acupuncture needle that is inserted into the body(Figure 1).

3.2　Hand le of the Need le

The part of the acupuncture needle that is not inserted into the body(Figure 1).

3.3　Tip of the Need le

The sharp apex at the end of the acupuncture needle body is inserted into the body(Figure 1).

3.4　Root of the Needle

The part of the acupuncture needle that connects the needle body to the needle handle(Figure 1).

3.5　Tail of the Needle

The end part of the needle handles at the opposite side of the needle apex(Figure 1).

3.6　Sterile Acupuncture Need les

The acupuncture needles that have been sterilized.

3.7　Un-sterilized Acupuncture Need les

The acupuncture needles that have not been sterilized.

3.8　Guide Tube

An assistant tool inthe shape of slender,long tube into which the needle is put and used for easy inserting.

Note:In order to facilitate the use,guide tube should bemade of transparentmaterials.

3.9　Hardness of Need le Body

The body of acupuncture needle has a characteristic of resisting permanent deformation.

3.10　Primary Package

Thematerial that first envelops the product and holds it.

Note:This usually is the smallest unit package of use and is the package which is in direct contact with a piece or several pieces ofacupuncture needles.

3.11　Secondary Package

The package of several primary packages for distribution and keeping.