Arthrex K-Wire 1.35mm x 170mm: Incorrect Size Risk
Arthrex recalls 1.35mm x 17:00mm K-Wire products that don't meet size specs. Affected items have specific part numbers and batch codes. Consumers should check their product details.
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Products do not meet length and diameter specifications.
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What happened, in plain English
Arthrex is recalling K-Wire products that don't meet the correct size specifications. This could lead to improper use in medical procedures if the wire is too small or too large. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60888-arthrex-k-wire-1-35mm-x-170mm-incorrect-size-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60888-arthrex-k-wire-1-35mm-x-170mm-incorrect-size-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1035-2022
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“Arthrex K-Wire 1.35mm x 170mm: Incorrect Size Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60888-arthrex-k-wire-1-35mm-x-170mm-incorrect-size-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1035-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1035-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The K-Wire products are manufactured to incorrect lengths and diameters. This could cause improper placement during medical procedures, potentially leading to complications if the wire is too small or too large.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals who use K-Wire for procedures may be affected. Patients using these products for treatments are at risk if the incorrect size causes complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for part number AR-8610K-43 and batch code 1298116640 on the product. The unique device identifier (UDI) 00888867197084 is also associated with this recall.
- Brand
Arthrex- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for part number AR-8610K-43 and batch code 1298116640 on the product label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 9 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, TN, MO, LA, IA, AZ, PA, NY, OR and the countries of to Belgium, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1035-2022 (March 25, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1035-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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