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 | Zimmer Biomet | KLS Martin, L.P. |
| Item | The Blue Device External Distraction | RED II System (Rigid External Distraction) |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Consistency & accuracy, these are the foundations of the Lorenz BLUE Device. Introducing a more advanced multi-vector external distraction system for | The KLS-Martin Rigid External Distraction (RED) System provides the means to obtain predictable and consistent results in maxillary and midface |
| Available Sizes | One Size | One Size |
| Primary Clinical Indication | Craniofacial Anomalies
Lefort I, II, or III Midface Asymmetry
Mono-bloc Advancement Maxillary
Midface Skeletal Hypoplasia | Maxillary/Midface Advancement |
| Secondary Clinical Indication | None | None |
| Surgical Recommendations | Not Available | Complete LeFort I Osteotomy
With Bilateral Pterygomaxillary
And Septal Disjunction |
| Movement Recommendations | 1 mm / day | 1 mm / day |
| Materials | Halo
Crossbar Assembly
Carbon Rods | Carbon Rods
Titanium Screws |
| Multidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Mutliplanar | Yes | Yes |
| Age Limitation | 2 And Up | No Limit |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |