Maintaining safety and hygiene in an acupuncture clinic is not optional — it is a professional and legal requirement. Sterilisation of acupuncture needles is central to protecting patient health, preventing infection, and upholding practitioner integrity.
In Australia, only pre-sterilised, single-use needles that meet regulatory standards should be used in treatment. At NeedlePro, every needle in our acupuncture needles range is manufactured, packaged, and delivered to meet strict industry guidelines.
This article outlines why sterilisation matters, what the standards are, and how to choose needles you can trust for every treatment.
Using non-sterile needles exposes patients to serious risks, including bacterial infections, bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B or C, and other cross-contamination hazards. Such risks not only endanger patient safety but also expose practitioners to legal and regulatory consequences.
In modern clinical practice, patient trust is built on visible safety measures, and the move to single-use, sterile needles has become the universal standard. In regulated environments, including allied health and TCM clinics, compliance with infection control protocols is as important as clinical skill.
In acupuncture, “sterilised” means that the needle has undergone a validated process to remove or destroy all viable microorganisms. For disposable acupuncture needles, this is typically achieved through ethylene oxide (EO) gas sterilisation, a method approved by regulatory agencies for its effectiveness and safety.
Products that meet Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and CE certification requirements are tested for sterility assurance and sealed in tamper-evident packaging. NeedlePro sources products from manufacturers that meet ISO 13485 medical device quality management standards, ensuring each needle is ready for safe use straight from the packaging.
Historically, some practitioners used stainless steel acupuncture needles multiple times, sterilising them in autoclaves between treatments. However, the profession has largely moved to disposable, sterile, single-use needles.
This change eliminates the risks of incomplete sterilisation, simplifies clinic operations, and complies with current infection control guidelines. At NeedlePro, our DB100 and DB106 ranges are exclusively single-use, combining safety with convenience and reducing the environmental footprint through efficient packaging.
Every NeedlePro acupuncture needle undergoes rigorous quality control from manufacturing through to delivery. This includes:
Popular choices such as the DongBang DB100 and DB106 offer reliability and comfort for both practitioners and patients.
The right sterile acupuncture needle depends on the treatment technique and the patient’s needs:
Both DB100 and DB106 deliver consistent quality, reliable sterilisation, and the confidence that comes from using needles trusted by Australian practitioners.
Sterile, single-use acupuncture needles are essential for modern practice — protecting patients, meeting regulatory requirements, and maintaining professional credibility. NeedlePro’s commitment to TGA compliance, CE certification, and rigorous quality assurance means every needle you use supports safe, effective treatment.
Equip your clinic with high-quality sterile needles that meet Australia’s strictest safety standards – shop our full selection here.
