A Study on Developing Safety and Performance Assessment Guideline for Electronic Warm-Acupuncture Apparatus

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J Korean Med. 2023;44(1):128-128
Publication date (electronic) : 2023 March 1
doi : https://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.23012.e1
1Department of Internal Korean Medicine. Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital
2Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital
3College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University
4Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital

Abstract

Objectives

This research aimed to develop a guideline for evaluating safety and performance of electronic warm-acupuncture apparatus. With the development of medical devices like electronic warm-acupuncture apparatus with improved performance, convenience and safety measures compared to traditional warm-acupuncture needling, safety and performance guideline is a necessity.

Methods

By referring to existing standards and guidelines of other electronic devices for Korean medicine with heating function, guideline for safety and performance assessment of electronic warm-acupuncture apparatus was drafted

Results

The guideline, presents explanation for adequate temperature and settings of the apparatus, and safety measurements providing against thermal runaway situations along with guidelines for the manual. Guideline for detailed test method for the performance of the apparatus such as accuracy of temperature increase and the timer, and safety unit was also provided. The test items and suggested test methods for the requirements of biological, electrical and electromagnetic safety were referred to Korean approval documents of ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Conclusion

We proposed the relevant items to verify performance and safety of warm-acupuncture apparatus to assure patient safety and improve the quality of currently developing devices for application in clinical field.

J Korean Med. 2022;43(3):150-163

http://dx.doi.org/10.13048/jkm.22037

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Acknowledgment

This research was supported by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number HI19C0142)”

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