ISO 17218:2014 使い捨ての滅菌鍼針 | ページ 6

3.1

body of the needle

part of the acupuncture needle that is inserted into the human body

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.2

handle of the needle

part of the acupuncture needle that is not inserted into the human body

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.3

tip of the needle

sharp apex at the end of the acupuncture needle body that is inserted into the human body

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.4

root of the needle

part of the acupuncture needle that connects the needle body to the needle handle

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.5

tail of the needle

end part of the needle handle at the opposite side of the tip of the needle

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.6

sterile acupuncture needle

acupuncture needle that has been sterilized

3.7

guide tube

assistant tool in the shape of a slender, long tube into which the needle is placed and used for easy insertion

3.8

hardness of the needle body

measure of resistance of the acupuncture needle body to permanent deformation

3.9

primary package

sealed or closed packaging system that forms a microbial barrier, directly enclosing the acupuncture needle

Note 1 to entry: The primary package is usually the smallest unit package of use and the package that is in direct contact with one or more acupuncture needles.

3.10

secondary package

package containing one or more primary packages for distribution and storage