RIBON MED Acupuncture Needles makes six types of sterile needles. None of them are bad. But which one is right for your clinic? Let me walk you through it.
Now let me explain the six handle and packaging options.
1. Silver Handle with Loop – 100pcs/box
Silver‑coated handle. Stainless steel inside. A small loop at the end for better grip during manipulation.
The loop gives you extra control when you lift or twist. The silver finish looks clean and traditional - some patients notice, some don't. Either way, the handle feels solid in hand.
Best for: practitioners who want a premium feel and good grip
2. Copper Handle with Loop + Tube – 100pcs/box
Copper‑coated handle. Stainless steel body. Comes with a guide tube.
The tube allows fast, precise insertion with a light tap. Copper also conducts warmth slightly better than plastic or silver, which some practitioners believe affects patient comfort. Either way, patients who are nervous about needling tend to prefer this setup.
Best for: fast insertion, needle‑sensitive patients, cosmetic work
3. Plastic Handle – 100pcs/box
Plastic handle. No tube. No coating. Just a sterile stainless steel needle.
Nothing fancy here. But if you run a high‑volume clinic or teach students who go through hundreds of needles a week, you don't need fancy. You need reliable and affordable.
Best for: daily use, students, budget‑conscious clinics
4. Stainless Steel Tube Needle – 100pcs/box
Full stainless steel handle. No coating. Comes with a guide tube.
Clean, modern look with nothing to wear off over time. The tube helps with shallow, controlled insertions - useful for cosmetic acupuncture or sensitive areas where you want a light touch.
Best for: modern clinics, cosmetic acupuncture, precise shallow work
5. Stainless Steel Bag Needle – 500pcs/bag
Same stainless steel needle. But instead of individual boxes, you get 500 sterile needles in a sealed bag.
Less packaging waste. Lower cost per needle. Easy to grab a handful before a treatment session. The trade‑off? No individual box to open one by one. Most busy clinics don't mind.
Best for: high‑volume clinics, low waste, lower per‑unit cost
6. Stainless Steel Sheet Needle – 1000pcs/sheet
One thousand sterile needles attached to a flat sheet. You peel off each needle as you go.
I've seen this format mostly in teaching hospitals and group training sessions where you need many needles at once. It saves space on the shelf and time during prep.
Best for: very high volume, teaching institutions, group training
Then pick the handle and packaging that fits your workflow.
Silver loop for traditional feel and grip
Copper tube for fast, gentle insertion
Plastic for high volume on a budget
Stainless tube for clean, modern work
All RIBON MED needles are:
Sterile – EO gas sterilized, sealed until you open the package
CE0197 certified – meets EU medical device regulations
Made in China – with documented quality control procedures
If you're not sure which size and handle to try first, I usually tell people to start with small and either the plastic handle. They cover most daily treatments and work well for a wide range of patients.
