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Wire and Pin Management

STERIS offers a comprehensive line of high-quality Kirschner wires (K-wires), Steinmann pins, tools, and accessories that support various needs in orthopedic procedures. Wires and pins are available in multiple lengths, diameters, and styles (single trocar, double-diamond, round end, etc.) and threaded or non-threaded. Wires, pins, and twist drill bits are sold non-sterile. Choose from single or multi-chamber dispensers or sterilization racks to sterilize wires, pins, or twist drill bits. Post-procedural accessories include protective covers for exposed wires and an extensive selection of wire cutters and pin pliers.

Image of different size K-Wires.

K-Wires

  • Extensive selection of Kirschner Wires (K-Wires) in a wide range of lengths, diameters, and styles
  • Precision manufactured in Germany from certified implantable stainless steel
  • Threaded or non-threaded options are available
Different-sized Steinmann Pins.

Steinmann Pins

  • Extensive selection of Steinmann Pins in a wide range of lengths, diameters, and styles
  • Precision manufactured in Germany from certified implantable stainless steel
  • Threaded or non-threaded options are available
ChrioKlips for use with K-Wires.

ChiroKlip™

  • Post-procedural protective guard used to cover the exposed ends of wires and pins
  • Surgeon-designed, one-size-fits-most style that is an alternative to using Jurgan Pin Balls
  • Sterile and ready-to-use
Pin colors in multiple sizes and colors.

Pin Covers

  • Protective guard used to cover the exposed ends of wires and pins
  • Wide variety of diameters available and color-coded by size
  • Sterile and ready-to-use
Single- and multi-chamber dispensers for use in sterilization.

Dispensers

  • Single- and multi-chamber dispensers for use in sterilization and presentation of wires and pins in the operating room (OR)
  • Wire and pin dimensions marked on chambers for clear identification
  • Not intended for use with threaded wires or pins
Sterilization racks holding wires, pins, and twist drill bits.

Sterilization Racks

  • Sterilization racks designed for sterilization of wires, pins, and twist drill bits
  • Racks fold open to a tabletop position for effortless presentation and use in the OR
  • Diameters marked on the rack for quick identification
Stainless steel wire and pin cutters.

Cutters and Pliers

  • Multiple styles of high-quality German stainless steel wire and pin cutters
  • Available cutters designed to cut delicate cerclage wire as well as up to .25” pins (cutter lengths range from 4.75” to 22”)
  • Various plier styles for bending, pulling, and removing pins (plier lengths range from 5” to 12”)
Multiple size options of twist drill bits.

Twist Drill Bits

  • High-quality Jacobs Twist Drill Bits (German stainless steel) in diameters ranging from 1.5mm to 5mm
  • 5” lengths, straight shank, double-fluted, with round end
  • Twist Drill Bits can be used with Twist Drill Bit Rack (KI05RACKTD) for sterilization and presentation in the OR
K-Wire and Pin Gauge measuring tool.

K-Wire and Pin Gauge

  • A convenient tool for measuring wire and pin dimensions (length, diameter)
  • Double-sided to provide both U.S. and metric measurements
  • Constructed of durable stainless steel, .025” thick
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