External distraction osteogenesis systems are used to correct complex craniofacial deformities by providing a scaffold to help guide the bone adjustments. These systems are connected on the outside of the patient's head with screws and should only be used in serious cases by properly trained clinicians.
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| Company | KLS Martin, L.P. | Zimmer Biomet |
| Item | RED II System (Rigid External Distraction) | The Blue Device External Distraction |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | The KLS-Martin Rigid External Distraction (RED) System provides the means to obtain predictable and consistent results in maxillary and midface | Consistency & accuracy, these are the foundations of the Lorenz BLUE Device. Introducing a more advanced multi-vector external distraction system for |
| Available Sizes | One Size | One Size |
| Primary Clinical Indication | Maxillary/Midface Advancement | Craniofacial Anomalies
Lefort I, II, or III Midface Asymmetry
Mono-bloc Advancement Maxillary
Midface Skeletal Hypoplasia |
| Secondary Clinical Indication | None | None |
| Surgical Recommendations | Complete LeFort I Osteotomy
With Bilateral Pterygomaxillary
And Septal Disjunction | Not Available |
| Movement Recommendations | 1 mm / day | 1 mm / day |
| Materials | Carbon Rods
Titanium Screws | Halo
Crossbar Assembly
Carbon Rods |
| Multidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Mutliplanar | Yes | Yes |
| Age Limitation | No Limit | 2 And Up |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |