Skeletal Wires / Arthrodesis Wires
Skeletal wires / Arthrodesis wires are often used to hold together pieces of bone that are too small to be fixed with pins. Skeletal wires, such as arthrodesis wires, are often used in conjunction with other forms of internal fixation, but they can be used alone to treat fractures of small bones, such as those found in the hand or foot. Skeletal wires are usually removed after a certain amount of time, but they may be left in permanently for some fractures.
- These products are only to be implanted by a qualified medical practitioner using compatible CE marked instruments/Devices.
- Skeletal wires should only be used for fusion, skeletal traction, and fixation (to fixate bones while they are healing) in the areas of the body for which they were intended, namely hands and feet.
- Skeletal wires and Arthrodesis wires are non-permanent implants, they should be removed after 120 days, and SHOULD NEVER BE REUSED. The skeletal wires should never be misused in any way.
We stock all popular sizes of Kirschner Wire and Arthrodesis Wires. If you would like to make an enquiry, please email us. The full listing of standards we manufacture to is shown below:
ISO 5832-1:2016 Metallic materials for surgical implants. Specification for wrought stainless steel.
BS 3531 Part 6.2 ISO 5838-2 |
1991 1991 |
Implants for osteosyntheses. Specification for dimensions of Steinmann skeletal pins |
BS 3531 Part 6.3 ISO 5838-3 |
1994 1993 |
Implants for osteosyntheses. Skeletal pins and wires. Specification for Kirschner skeletal wires |
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Arthrodesis and Kirschner Wires Overview
Non-Sterile Kirschner/Arthrodesis Wires Instructions for Use
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