Standard No.:	YY 0666-2008
English Name:	Method for the test of sharpness and strength of needles tips
Chinese Name:	针尖锋利度和强度试验方法
Chinese Classification:	C30    Medical apparatus and devices in general
Professional Classification:	YY    Professional Standard - Pharmaceutics
ICS Classification:	11.040.30 11.040.30    Surgical instruments and materials 11.040.30
Issued by:	AQSIQ; SAC
Issued on:	2008-10-17
Implemented on:	2010-6-1
Status:	superseded
Superseded by:	YY/T 0043-2016 Medical suture needle
Superseded on:	2017-1-1
Superseding:	GB 4506-1984 Method for the test of sharpness and strength of needles tips
Language:	English
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1 Scope



This standard is applicable to the test of sharpness and strength of needles tips of medical suture needles, surgical suture needles with thread and acupuncture needles (hereinafter referred to as "tested needles").



2 Principle



With the help of a penetration force test apparatus, vertical penetration of aluminium foil by tested needle with a specified speed. According to the maximum measured force, evaluate the sharpness and penetration force of needle tips of tested needles.



3 Definitions