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KMID : 1129720070240010059
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2007 Volume.24 No. 1 p.59 ~ p.63
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Biocompatibility of STS304, 316 acupuncture needle
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Hwang Eui-Hyoung
Koo Sung-Tae
Lee In-Hwan
Lee Min-Ho
Jang In-San
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Abstract
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Objectives : To discuss the biocompatibility of stainless steel for using acupuncture needles.
Results and Conclusions : It is widely assumed that stainless steel is one of the good corrosion-resistant materials and is safe for human body, Most of metal acupuncture needles are made of STS304 and STS316 in light of human body safety: STS304 in more differences between STS304 and STS316 in light of human body safety: STS304 is more vulnerable to oxidation than STS316. A variety of literature survey showed that although STS316 is more corrosion-resistant than STS304 there is no evidence supporting the hypothesis that STS304 has the potential danger to human body, Further study would be necessary to draw more decisive conclusion.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture needle, Safety, Biocompatibility, Stainless steel, STS304, STS316
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