510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKomet Medical Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins and Guide Pins and Screws
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Gebr. Brasseler GmbH & Co. KG · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jul 26, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K100736 (Smt Schilling Metalltechnik GmbH, 2010) and 3 other predicates after an 84-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1996. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 26, 2013
- Review
- 84 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K962823 (1996). 40 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK962823 Synthes Sterile 3.0 MM Cannulated Screw and Threaded WasherSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 6 generations backK993762 I.CO.S ScrewNew Deal, S.A. · 2000
- 5 generations backK024233 Kompressor Screw SystemKinetikos Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK040356 Kompressor Screw SystemKinetikos Medical, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK060071 Nexa Compression ScrewNexa Orthopedics, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK063298 Osteomed Headless Cannulated Screw SystemOsteomed LP · 2007
- 1 generation backK083912 Treu; Bone Screws, Schanz Screws, Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins…Treu-Instrumente GmbH · 2009
- This deviceK131264 Komet Medical Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins and Guide Pins and…Gebr. Brasseler GmbH & Co. KG · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250316 Meduloc Intramedullary Fracture Fixation (IFF) SystemMeduloc, LLC · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K250316Meduloc Intramedullary Fracture Fixation (IFF) SystemMeduloc, LLC · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K962823 | Synthes Sterile 3.0 MM Cannulated Screw and Threaded Washer | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K993762 | I.CO.S Screw | New Deal, S.A. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K024233 | Kompressor Screw System | Kinetikos Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K040356 | Kompressor Screw System | Kinetikos Medical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K060071 | Nexa Compression Screw | Nexa Orthopedics, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K063298 | Osteomed Headless Cannulated Screw System | Osteomed LP | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K083912 | Treu; Bone Screws, Schanz Screws, Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins, Larsen Pins | Treu-Instrumente GmbH | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K131264 | Komet Medical Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins and Guide Pins and Screws | Gebr. Brasseler GmbH & Co. KG | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K250316 | Meduloc Intramedullary Fracture Fixation (IFF) System | Meduloc, LLC | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100736 | Kirschner and Guide WiresSummary page 1…uide Pins and Screws are substantially equivalent to the following devices: SMT Schilling Metalltechnik GmbH Orthopaedic Fixation Pins and Wires, Kirschner, Guide Wires (K100736); DePuy Inc. 16… | 2010 |
| * | K960385 | Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann PinsSummary page 2…16 Page 2of 2 17 Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins (K960385); OrthoPro, LLC OrthoPro Steinman Pins and Kirschner Wires (K070555); Treu-lnstrumente GmbH Treu Bone Fixation Screws and Pins (K… | 1996 |
| * | K070555 | Orthopro Steinman Pins and Kirschner WiresSummary page 2…Page 2of 2 17 Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins (K960385); OrthoPro, LLC OrthoPro Steinman Pins and Kirschner Wires (K070555); Treu-lnstrumente GmbH Treu Bone Fixation Screws and Pins (K0839 12); with respect to indications, materials, and technological… | 2007 |
| * | K083912 | Treu; Bone Screws, Schanz Screws, Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins, Larsen PinsSummary page 2…rschner Wires and Steinmann Pins (K960385); OrthoPro, LLC OrthoPro Steinman Pins and Kirschner Wires (K070555); Treu-lnstrumente GmbH Treu Bone Fixation Screws and Pins (K0839 12); with respect to indications, materials, and technological characteristics. Preclinical Testing: The Komet Medical Kirschner Wi… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K250316 | Meduloc Intramedullary Fracture Fixation (IFF) System | 2025 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 4 of the 40 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K250316 (Meduloc, LLC, 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 11 other devices also cite its predicate K100736.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 35 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Komet Medical Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins and Guide Pins and Screws are 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.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131264 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131264: Komet Medical Kirschner Wires, Steinmann Pins and Guide Pins and Screws.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131264
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026