# K131459: Aap K-Wire, Steinmann Pin, Cerclage Wire

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Aap Implantate AG
- Decided: Oct 17, 2013 after 150 days
- Product code: JDW (Pin, Fixation, Threaded)
- 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
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K961522 (1996). 4 ancestors in all.
12 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
0 of 17 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K030665: Bone Wire, Stork Instrumente GmbH (2003) Summary page 1.
- K100736: Kirschner and Guide Wires, Smt Schilling Metalltechnik GmbH (2010) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K171715: HammerTube System (2018), 6 descendants of its own
- K231231: MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic Fixation Devices (2023), 1 descendant of its own
- K192768: Temporary Fixation Pins (2019), 1 descendant of its own
- K182171: SMV Scientific K-Wire and Pins (2018), 1 descendant of its own
- K262722: Primal K-Wire (P99-193-1410) (2026), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Wire devices (K-Wire, Cerciage Wires, Steinmann Pins) * guide wire for osteosynthesis implants * accessories for external fixation (Steinmann Pin) * application as implant according to the AO/ASIF principles of fracture management

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K131459
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology