ShanghaiJune 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Orthopedic innovation company DePuy Synthes’ MatrixWAVE Maxillomandibular Fixation System (MMF System) has successfully completed its initial clinical application across 20 medical institutions in China, marking a significant milestone in the product’s local rollout. This progress signals that this innovative maxillomandibular fixation solution has entered the stage of large-scale clinical adoption in China, providing an efficient solution for the refinement and minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment upgrade in domestic maxillofacial surgery, and supporting the high-quality development of clinical practice in the field.
Maxillomandibular fixation is a core technical step in maxillofacial fracture reduction and orthognathic surgery, directly impacting surgical precision and postoperative recovery quality[1]-[8]. Focusing on clinical needs and the trend toward diagnostic and treatment upgrades, DePuy Synthes has deepened its R&D innovation in the maxillofacial surgery field, launching the MatrixWAVE Maxillomandibular Fixation System. This system redefines the clinical approach to maxillomandibular fixation with an innovative design. It employs bone-supported fixation technology, consisting of a proprietary wave-shaped titanium plate paired with self-drilling locking screws, achieving stable bony fixation while optimizing the surgical workflow.
MatrixWAVE Maxillomandibular Fixation System
Leveraging cutting-edge design principles, the MatrixWAVE Maxillomandibular Fixation System features four key technologies:
- Biplanar Ω waveform structure;
- Multi-anchor fixation mechanism;
- Soft tissue-friendly design;
- Flexible intraoperative operation.
Ke Hongru, General Manager of DePuy Synthes China
Ke Hongru, General Manager of DePuy Synthes China, stated: “This milestone for the MatrixWAVE Maxillomandibular Fixation System is a key outcome of our deep-rooted commitment to the Chinese market and precise response to local clinical needs. We have always focused on the actual demands of China’s maxillofacial surgery field, leveraging globally advanced and efficient orthopedic solutions to help elevate clinical diagnostic and treatment levels and improve patient experiences. At the same time, DePuy Synthes continues to deepen collaboration across industry, academia, research, and medical sectors, accelerating the introduction of more advanced technologies and products to China, and fully supporting the high-quality development of China’s healthcare industry, bringing greater therapeutic benefits to patients.”
Looking ahead, DePuy Synthes will continue to stand at the forefront of global medical technology, guided by China’s clinical needs, and persistently intensify innovation and product iteration in maxillofacial surgery and orthopedics. This will inject sustained momentum into the development of China’s orthopedic field, safeguarding the health of more patients through professional innovation.
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[2] Cornelius CP and Ehrenfeld M. The Use of MMF Screws: Surgical Technique, Indications, Contraindications, and Common Problems in Review of the Literature. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstruction. 2010;3:55-80. |