# K052736: Arthrex K-Wire ,Threaded Models AR-8990 to 899X, AR-8991T to AR-899XT

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 3, 2005 after 34 days
- Product code: HTY (Pin, Fixation, Smooth)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3040
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
14 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
0 of 15 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K100926: Arrowhead Fixation Device (2010), 10 descendants of its own
- K112675: Arrow-Lok Digital System (2011), 9 descendants of its own
- K183055: Vector Hammertoe Correction System (2019), 4 descendants of its own
- K201850: Vector Hammertoe Correction System (2020), 3 descendants of its own
- K213421: Vector® Hammertoe Correction System (2021), 2 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Arthrex K-Wire is indicated for use in fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as guide pins for insertion of other implants or implantation through the skin so that traction may be applied to the skeletal system. Examples include: Fixation of small bone fragments, in long bone or small bone fractures Arthrodesis in hand and foot surgery Distal or proximal metatarsal or metacarpal osteotomies Mono or Bi-Cortical osteotomies in the foot or hand Fixation of osteotomies for Hallux Valgus treatment (such as Scarf, Chevron, etc) Guide Wire in hip pinning procedures Align and reduce long bone fractures For use with cerclage wire/cable in treating greater trochanter fractures

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K052736
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology