Seeking suggestions for dry needle brand

[Jeffrey Jaurigue]

I work in a hospital setting and have been asked to submit a purchase for dry needle supplies and have used brands from HWA YI, Silver Star, Seirin, and TAI CHI brands of different lengths and diameters. Does anyone have certain preferences for these or other brands? Also, from class we were provided an information sheet from MeyerPT for ordering supplies, but our hospital placed an initial dry needle supply order with Lhasa OMS, Inc., thus, are there other suppliers that practitioners use. Just trying to make an informed decision.

[Unknown was SFDN]

Hi Jeff!
Yes you have several options for sure!

I would imagine Meyer will be pretty competitive with pricing (I get nothing from them if you use them or not, as an fyi), but there are others.

I used to order from LhasaOMS as well. They tend to be fairly expensive but always have good customer service and things are in stock.

http://www.buyacupuncture.com has great pricing as well, but are often out of stock. If you call to place an order, you will have better luck with inventory, as they don’t update their website as often as they should with regards to what they actually have. So, they usually have stuff, even if the website says “sold out”. Just call.

Silver Star are probably the best needle for the price. If I had a large budget, I would probably go with Serin (although their size selection is more limited than silver star). I have not been happy with Tai Chi and HWA as they are sort of “dull” and the patient tends to feel the needle more.

Myotech has a great needle! But…around $16 a box so super pricey. But available to you for sure.

Anyone else? Would love to hear what you guys have been using!
Sue

[Jeffrey Jaurigue]

Sue,

Thanks for the information. Your extensive experience and credentials does help in decision making. Am still working on my experience and credentials.

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