This standard specifies the product classification, labeling and materials, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, markings and instructions for use and storage of medical suture needles. This standard applies to medical suture needles (hereinafter referred to as suture needles) used to suture internal organs, soft tissues, skin, etc.
Basic Data
Standard ID
YY/T 0043-2016 (YY/T0043-2016)
Description (Translated English)
Medical suture needle
Sector / Industry
Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industry Standard (Recommended)
Classification of Chinese Standard
C31
Classification of International Standard
11.040.30
Word Count Estimation
16,168
Date of Issue
2016-03-23
Date of Implementation
2017-01-01
Older Standard (superseded by this standard)
YY 0043-2005; YY 0666-2008
Regulation (derived from)
Notice of the General Administration of Food and Drug Administration (No. 74 of 2016)
