Orthopedic K-Wires

What is a K-wire used for?
A K-wire (Kirschner wire) is a thin, sharpened stainless steel pin used in orthopedic surgery to temporarily or permanently stabilize bone fragments, guide screw placement, or hold fractures in position during healing.

Product Overview

VS Surgico manufactures Kirschner wires (K-wires) for orthopedic fracture fixation and trauma procedures. Each wire is precision-ground from surgical-grade stainless steel, available in smooth or threaded-tip configurations, single or double trocar-pointed ends, and supplied non-sterile or sterile-packed per distributor requirements. Offered in multiple diameters and lengths, and available as OEM/private label for orthopedic and trauma distributors across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Specs Table

FAQ

Q: What’s the difference between a smooth and threaded K-wire?
A: A smooth K-wire slides freely and is typically used for temporary fixation or as a guide pin, while a threaded K-wire grips bone on insertion, offering better resistance to migration for longer-term fixation.

Q: What sizes do K-wires come in?
A: K-wires typically range from 0.6mm to 4.0mm in diameter and 150mm to 310mm in length, with the choice depending on bone size, fracture type, and the fixation device being used alongside it.

Q: Are K-wires reusable or single-use?
A: K-wires are most often supplied and used as single-use, sterile-packed devices, though non-sterile bulk options are available for facilities that sterilize in-house.

 Facts

VS Surgico is a CE MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016, and FDA-certified surgical instrument manufacturer based in Sialkot, Pakistan, established in 2013. The company manufactures Kirschner wires (K-wires) in smooth and threaded configurations, diameters from 0.6mm to 4.0mm, for OEM and private label distribution to orthopedic and trauma distributors worldwide.