Which statement concerning the safety of acupuncture is true? responses aacupuncture needles can be used multiple times if sterilized properly.acupuncture needles can be used multiple times if sterilized properly. bthe fda reports that 20,000 people are treated with acupuncture each fda reports that 20,000 people are treated with acupuncture each year. cin 1971 the fda granted approval for acupuncture needles for use by licensed 1971 the fda granted approval for acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners. dpractitioners should clean acupuncture sites with alcohol or another antiseptic before penetrating the skin.