Craniomaxillofacial Products
















The aim of surgical fracture treatment with Craniomaxillofacial Products is to reconstruct the bony anatomy and restore its function. According to the AO, internal fixation is distinguished by anatomical reduction, stable fixation, preservation of blood supply, and early, active mobilization.
Craniomaxillofacial Products is intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and craniofacial skeleton, craniofacial surgery, reconstructive procedures, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.
Products are contraindicated for use in areas with active or latent infection or insufficient quantity or quality of bone.
As with all major surgical procedures, risks, side effects and adverse events can occur. While many possible reactions may occur, some of the most common include: Problems resulting from anesthesia and patient positioning (e.g. nausea, vomiting, dental injuries, neurological impairments, etc.), thrombosis, embolism, infection, nerve and/or tooth root damage or injury of other critical structures including blood vessels, excessive bleeding, damage to soft tissues incl. swelling, abnormal scar formation, functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system, pain, discomfort or abnormal sensation due to the presence of the device, allergy or hypersensitivity reactions, side effects associated with hardware prominence, loosening, bending, or breakage of the device, mal-union, non-union or delayed union which may lead to breakage of
the implant, reoperation.
After completing the preoperative plan, expose the fracture or osteotomy site. In trauma reduce the fracture as required.
Select the appropriate plate for the nature of the fracture. Orient the plate so that the topside is facing out. Cut to length, if necessary.
Contour the plate to fit to the patient anatomy using the bending pliers. Ensure the plate is passively adapted to the bone.
Place the plate over the fracture or osteotomy site.
Predrilling is recommended in complex fractures of the midface and in regions with thick cortical bone. Drill the first hole close to the fracture or osteotomy site.
To engage the screw on the blade, align the blade over the cruciform recess and slowly rotate it counter-clockwise until the blade drops into the recess; firmly press the blade to fully seat it into the screw. A half counter-clockwise rotation of the engaged screwdriver facilitates the screw removal from the clip.
Insert the first screw close to the fracture or osteotomy site, and tighten until secure.
Insert the second screw on the opposite side of the fracture or osteotomy site, and then all remaining screws following the outlined procedure.
If the screw is inserted with angulation, verify that the screw is safely retained in the plate hole and that the construct profile is not significantly increased.