Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 2/24/2017 |
It is illegal for physical therapists who are not licensed by law to practice acupuncture to purchase or possess acupuncture needles.
Acupuncture needles are Class II (special controls) medical devices and must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implementing regulations.