Needle Use Archives - Acufast® https://acufastneedles.com/faq_category/needle-use/ The Earth Friendly Acupuncture Needle Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:49:37 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How many tubes should I order with each box of Acufast? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/how-many-tubes-should-i-order-with-each-box-of-acufast/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/how-many-tubes-should-i-order-with-each-box-of-acufast/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:45:55 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3530 30% of practitioners don't use guide tubes, so to prevent unused tubes from ending up in the trash, Acufast offers them separately from the needles. Ordering tubes separately is new for a lot of practitioners and the most common question we receive is: "How many pouches of tubes should I add to my order?" In [...]

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30% of practitioners don’t use guide tubes, so to prevent unused tubes from ending up in the trash, Acufast offers them separately from the needles. Ordering tubes separately is new for a lot of practitioners and the most common question we receive is: “How many pouches of tubes should I add to my order?”

In general, apply the following formula to see how many boxes of 100 tubes you need to order with your needles:

Formula
Calculate the average number of same size needles used on one patient then divide this number by 1000. Since tubes are sold in pouches of 100, divide this number by 100 to determine the number of pouches needed.

Example
20 needles/patient
1000 needles/box

1000 / 20 = 50 tubes per box of 1000 needles
50 tubes / 100 per box of tubes= .5 boxes of tubes for each box of 1,000 needles

Since Acufast doesn’t sell the tubes by the half box, a better way to think of this, would be 1 box for every 2,000 needles!

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/how-many-tubes-should-i-order-with-each-box-of-acufast/feed/ 0 Does the magnetic Acuclip help maintain sterility of the needles after opening? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/does-the-magnetic-acuclip-help-maintain-sterility-of-the-needles-after-opening/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/does-the-magnetic-acuclip-help-maintain-sterility-of-the-needles-after-opening/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:23:34 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3515 The “magnetic” nature of the clip does not affect or enhance sterility itself. The fact that the magnetic clip tightly holds the shafts of the needles between the top and bottom layer of the pouch conveniently reduces airflow and possible contamination of the shafts of the needle. The net effect is that the shafts of [...]

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]]> The “magnetic” nature of the clip does not affect or enhance sterility itself. The fact that the magnetic clip tightly holds the shafts of the needles between the top and bottom layer of the pouch conveniently reduces airflow and possible contamination of the shafts of the needle. The net effect is that the shafts of the needles remain in a clean field for a longer time than other packaging methods.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/does-the-magnetic-acuclip-help-maintain-sterility-of-the-needles-after-opening/feed/ 0 Can I save unused needles in a pouch pack and use them again on the same patient in a future treatment? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-save-unused-needles-in-a-pouch-pack-and-use-them-again-on-the-same-patient-in-a-future-treatment/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-save-unused-needles-in-a-pouch-pack-and-use-them-again-on-the-same-patient-in-a-future-treatment/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:21:39 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3513 We do not recommend saving needles in the open pouch pack for longer than 24 hours.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-save-unused-needles-in-a-pouch-pack-and-use-them-again-on-the-same-patient-in-a-future-treatment/feed/ 0 Can I use the needles from an open pack on two different patients? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-the-needles-from-an-open-pack-on-two-different-patients/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-the-needles-from-an-open-pack-on-two-different-patients/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:20:11 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3511 As the needles are safely contained in the pouch pack you can use the open pack on multiple patients. If you use tubes, we recommend that you have a unique tube for each patient.

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]]> As the needles are safely contained in the pouch pack you can use the open pack on multiple patients. If you use tubes, we recommend that you have a unique tube for each patient.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-the-needles-from-an-open-pack-on-two-different-patients/feed/ 0 How soon must the needles in the pack be used after opening? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/how-soon-must-the-needles-in-the-pack-be-used-after-opening/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/how-soon-must-the-needles-in-the-pack-be-used-after-opening/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:18:45 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3509 If the needles are left in the pouch pack and clipped with the Acuclip, they remain aseptic for 24 hours. We recommend if there are any unused needles remaining in the pack at the end of the day, that the needles are safely parked on your clinic counter or tray using the Acubase and covered [...]

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]]> If the needles are left in the pouch pack and clipped with the Acuclip, they remain aseptic for 24 hours. We recommend if there are any unused needles remaining in the pack at the end of the day, that the needles are safely parked on your clinic counter or tray using the Acubase and covered for protection overnight. For periods longer than 24 hours we recommend disposing of any unused needles.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/how-soon-must-the-needles-in-the-pack-be-used-after-opening/feed/ 0 Is the whole needle coated with silicone? Or just the tip? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/is-the-whole-needle-coated-with-silicone-or-just-the-tip/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/is-the-whole-needle-coated-with-silicone-or-just-the-tip/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:13:45 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3505 The needles are coated up to 80% of the shaft allowing for a smooth needling experience for the patient. For those patients who have sensitives or allergies to medical-grade silicone, we recommend the non-coated version of our product.

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]]> The needles are coated up to 80% of the shaft allowing for a smooth needling experience for the patient. For those patients who have sensitives or allergies to medical-grade silicone, we recommend the non-coated version of our product.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/is-the-whole-needle-coated-with-silicone-or-just-the-tip/feed/ 0 Does the silicone coating reduce conductivity with e-stim? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/does-the-silicone-coating-reduce-conductivity-with-e-stim/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/does-the-silicone-coating-reduce-conductivity-with-e-stim/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:05:49 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3500 The silicone layer is minute and there is no discernable loss of conductivity with e-stim.

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]]> The silicone layer is minute and there is no discernable loss of conductivity with e-stim.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/does-the-silicone-coating-reduce-conductivity-with-e-stim/feed/ 0 Can I use Acufast needles with E-stim? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-acufast-needles-with-e-stim/ https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-acufast-needles-with-e-stim/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 18:04:56 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3498 Yes, you can use the needles with e-stimulation for up to 30 minutes. We recommend that you use only stimulators that are designed with alternating bi-polar frequencies to reduce any ionic charge building up on the needle shaft.

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]]> Yes, you can use the needles with e-stimulation for up to 30 minutes. We recommend that you use only stimulators that are designed with alternating bi-polar frequencies to reduce any ionic charge building up on the needle shaft.

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]]> https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-acufast-needles-with-e-stim/feed/ 0 Can I use Acufast needles with moxa? https://acufastneedles.com/faq-items/can-i-use-acufast-needles-with-moxa/ Thu, 06 May 2021 18:03:44 +0000 https://acufastneedles.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3496 You can use indirect moxa with these needles. When moxa on the needle is required, then we recommend using a moxa needle cap. These little stainless steel holders slip over the handle of the needle. The convenient moxa holding tray that forms the lower part of the holder ensures that the moxa punk does not [...]

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]]> You can use indirect moxa with these needles. When moxa on the needle is required, then we recommend using a moxa needle cap. These little stainless steel holders slip over the handle of the needle. The convenient moxa holding tray that forms the lower part of the holder ensures that the moxa punk does not slip off the handle. All regular consent and precautions are still required when using these moxa holders as risks associated with ash and burning substances need to be appropriately managed.

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