The ASP Original, Semi-Permanent Needle, is an original device allowing a small 2 mm needle to be implanted into the points on the pinna of the ear.It consists of a needle encased in a plastic injector. The injector itself consists of a needle guide which facilitates positioning of the ASP Original exactly on the selected point, and a plunger generating the impulse required for implantation.A stimulation magnet is present on the tip of the injector and may be used to activate the action of the needle or to directly stimulate the point which is to be treated. A hypoallergenic adhesive disc can also be positioned in order to protect the needle.The ASP Titanium is a massive medical grade 4 titanium needle, it has a maximum level of biocompatibility. It is for use with high-risk patient: diabetic, immunodeficient or with multiple allergies. It can be stay in place during MRI examination.
A sterile, long, slender, sharply-pointed instrument used to stimulate peripheral nerves in order to produce surgical anaesthesia, relieve pain, and to promote other therapeutic effects. It is widely used in complementary therapy. This is a single-use device.