# K182171: SMV Scientific K-Wire and Pins

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Summit Medventures
- Decided: Oct 25, 2018 after 76 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: 4 generations back to K961522 (1996). 5 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K131459: Aap K-Wire, Steinmann Pin, Cerclage Wire, Aap Implantate AG (2013) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K250315: Ronavis – FX (FX-001) (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Devices (K-Wires and Steinmann Pins) are intended to be used as: • Guide wires for osteosynthesis implants • Accessories for external fixation (Steinmann Pins) • Implants according to principles of fracture management

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K182171
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology