Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Kirschner-Wire (K-Wire) Recalled by MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC Due to A medical device used in surgical procedures was...

Date: August 12, 2013
Company: MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Kirschner-Wire (K-Wire), packed in a clear tube with end caps, tubes packed in a sterile barrier pouch, 6 pouches/sales unit. Pouches are labeled in part ***MicroAire Surgical Instruments 3590 Grand Forks Blvd Charlottesville, VA LLC 22911*** Models: 1620-109 1636-509 1620-509 1640-509 1620-609 1648-509 1620-709 1648-509T 1624-109 1648-609 1624-509 1648-609T 1624-509T 1628-509 1632-509 1632-609 A smooth or threaded wire / pin that may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Quantity: 15786 total units

Why Was This Recalled?

A medical device used in surgical procedures was packaged in a pouch in which a defective seal may compromise sterility

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report