Metal tube handle

The Japanese acupuncture needle for precise guidance and versatile application

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Acupuncture needles with a rigid metal tube handle are considered a classic alternative to the traditional needle with a coiled copper handle. The handle consists of a fine metal tube that is mechanically attached to the needle shaft. This creates a smooth, stable handle surface that supports steady guidance and controlled handling.

The metal tube handle is suitable for practitioners who prefer a clear, direct tactile feel and are looking for a needle variant that remains open to various therapeutic techniques. Due to the conductive properties of the metal, this handle can also be used for electroacupuncture.

In addition, the smooth handle is well-suited for moxibustion, as corresponding moxa products can be easily slid onto it. This needle type thus combines technical clarity with traditional application experience.

Our product range

asiamed Special+

Coated, with guide tube, box of 100 acupuncture needles

Verpackung asiamed Special+ Akupunkturnadeln
  • Metal tube handle
  • Acupuncture needle made of corrosion-resistant medical-grade steel
  • Special tip geometry and surface coating for low-pain insertion
  • Sterile, individually blister-packed
  • Shelf life of up to 3 years
  • CE-certified medical device (CE0123)

Type

Diameter and length

Gauge

Color code

Special+ 12

0,20 x 15 mm

3 (x 0,6″)

HELLBLAU

Special+ 2030

0,20 x 30 mm

3 (x 1,2″)

HELLBLAU

Special+ 17

0,25 x 40 mm

5 (x 1,5″)

LILA

Special+ 16

0,30 x 30 mm

8 (x 1,2″)

GELB

Special+ 3040

0,30 x 40 mm

8 (x 1,5″)

GELB

Special+ 3050

0,30 x 50 mm

8 (x 2,0″)

GELB

TeWa JB-Type

Coated, pack of 100 acupuncture needles

Verpackung TeWa JB-Type Akupunkturnadeln
  • Metal coil handle
  • Acupuncture needle made of corrosion-resistant medical-grade steel
  • Special tip geometry and surface coating for painless insertion
  • Sterile, individually blister-packed
  • Shelf life of up to 3 years
  • CE-certified medical device (CE0123)

Type

Diameter and length

Gauge

Color code

JB 2030

0,20 x 30 mm

3 (x 1,2″)

HELLBLAU

JB 2525

0,25 x 25 mm

5 (x 1,0″)

LILA

JB 2540

0,25 x 40 mm

5 (x 1,5″)

LILA

JB 3030

0,30 x 30 mm

8 (x 1,2″)

GELB

Also available with guide tube: TeWa JJ-Type

TeWa JJ-Type

Coated, with guide tube, box of 100 acupuncture needles

Verpackung TeWa JJ-Type Akupunkturnadeln
  • Metal tube handle
  • Acupuncture needle made of corrosion-resistant medical-grade steel
  • Special tip geometry and surface coating for a virtually painless insertion
  • Sterile, individually blister-packed
  • Shelf life of up to 3 years
  • CE-certified medical device (CE0123)
  • CE-certified medical device (CE0123)

Type

Diameter and length

Gauge

Color code

JJ 1615

0,16 x 15 mm

1 (x 0,6″)

ROT

JJ 1630

0,16 x 30 mm

1 (x 1,2″)

ROT

JJ 1830

0,18 x 30 mm

2 (x 1,2″)

HELLBRAUN

JJ 2025

0,20 x 25 mm

3 (x 1,0″)

HELLBLAU

JJ 2030

0,20 x 30 mm

3 (x 1,2″)

HELLBLAU

JJ 2040

0,20 x 40 mm

3 (x 1,5″)

HELLBLAU

JJ 2225

0,22 x 25 mm

4 (x 1,0″)

ROSA

JJ 2525

0,25 x 25 mm

5 (x 1,0″)

LILA

JJ 2540

0,25 x 40 mm

5 (x 1,5″)

LILA

JJ 2550

0,25 x 50 mm

5 (x 2,0″)

LILA

JJ 3040

0,30 x 40 mm

8 (x 1,5″)

GELB

Also available without guide tube: TeWa JB-Type

TeWa 5JB-Type Speed Pak

Coated, guide tube optional, pack of 1,000 acupuncture needles

Verpackung TeWa 5JB-Type Speed Pak Akupunkturnadeln
  • Metal tube handle
  • Acupuncture needle made of corrosion-resistant medical-grade steel
  • Special tip geometry and surface coating for a virtually painless insertion
  • Sterile, individually blister-packed
  • Shelf life of up to 3 years
  • CE-certified medical device (CE0123)

Type

Diameter and length

Gauge

Color code

5 JB 1813

0,18 x 13 mm

2 (x 0,5″)

HELLBRAUN

5 JB 1830

0,18 x 30 mm

2 (x 1,2″)

HELLBRAUN

5 JB 2025

0,20 x 25 mm

3 (x 1,0″)

HELLBLAU

5 JB 2040

0,20 x 40 mm

3 (x 1,5″)

HELLBLAU

5 JB 2225

0,22 x 25 mm

4 (x 1,0″)

ROSA

5 JB 2525

0,25 x 25 mm

5 (x 1,5″)

LILA

5 JB 2540

0,25 x 40 mm

5 (x 1,5″)

LILA

5 JB 3030

0,30 x 30 mm

8 (x 1,2″)

GELB

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