Millennium Z16113001Recalls & reported problems
Avalign Technologies, Inc. · K-Wire, Ø1.4mm, threaded, pointed tip, thread length 25mm, overall length 457mm, single use · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190776135072), received between Jan 24, 2020 and Jan 24, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 24, 2020Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
K-WIRE WAS INSERTED INTO VERTEBRAL BONE. SCREW WAS PLACED OVERK-WIRE, K-WIRE WAS SCREWED INTO THE SPACE AND THE TIP OF THE K-WIRE BROKE OFF. K-WIRE BROKE OFF IN THE SPINAL CORD AREA. DR. RETRIEVED. THIS K-WIRE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9630177 ↗MalfunctionJan 24, 2020Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
K-WIRE WAS INSERTED INTO VERTEBRAL BONE. SCREW WAS PLACED OVERK-WIRE, K-WIRE WAS SCREWED INTO THE SPACE AND THE TIP OF THE K-WIRE BROKE OFF.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9630175 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.