2,309 devices · GMDN 35685
Orthopaedic bone wire devices are thin, flexible or rigid metal wires used to stabilize broken bones during surgery or recovery. They can be looped, threaded, or anchored with nuts to secure fractures, reattach bone fragments (like the elbow’s olecranon), or reinforce plates and screws for added stability.
These devices are typically single-use and regulated as surgical implants, with classification and supply rules varying by jurisdiction. They’re commonly made from metals like stainless steel or cobalt-chrome and may be used temporarily or permanently, depending on the clinical need.
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