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MAYFIELD

Cranial stabilization and fixation systems

WHEN TRUST MATTERS.

For more than 50 years, MAYFIELD has been your trusted partner for cranial stabilization and fixation.

MAYFIELD is the top-selling brand for cranial stabilization procedures.2

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Over 92% of US hospitals with neurosurgical residency programs depend on MAYFIELD systems.3

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MAYFIELD systems must pass rigorous inspections with up to 146 checkpoints to ensure surgical readiness prior to release.4

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Engineered, manufactured, inspected, repaired and serviced in Cincinnati, Ohio.5

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DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT…

“I shouldn’t be thinking about my head holder while I’m doing surgery. It should be so versatile, unobtrusive and unobstructive that it should be the least worrisome part of the case…MAYFIELD is that.”* —Professor of Neurosurgery 8 years in practice

“Everybody has trained on the MAYFIELD headrest for decades. So, everybody is using it, and everybody feels comfortable with the MAYFIELD headrest system.”* - Neurosurgeon, 30 years in practice

“I like the MAYFIELD. I like the feel of it in my hands…When I put it together and I assemble it to put on the patient, I can almost do it with my eyes closed.”* - Neurosurgeon, 8 years in practice

MAYFIELD’s 50+ Year Legacy

Dr. Frank Mayfield revolutionized the way neurosurgical procedures take place by creating cranial stabilization tools and fixation systems. In the years since, the Integra LifeSciences MAYFIELD team was a key partner in developing the ASTM Standard F3395/F3395M-19 for neurosurgical head holder devices.1

1968

 

Dr. Frank Mayfield incorporates Ohio Medical to manufacture the first MAYFIELD headrest systems

 

1973

 

The FIRST MAYFIELD 3-Pin Skull Clamp System was developed

 

2004

 

Integra LifeSciences acquired the MAYFIELD & Budde product lines from Ohio Medical, Inc.

 

2015

 

MAYFIELD 2 was successfully launched

Trusted Cranial Stabilization & Fixation

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  1. Provides rigid 3-point skeletal fixation for craniotomies, spinal surgery, and most neurosurgical procedures
  2. Extended base tube (15 3/4") provides increased lateral positioning capabilities
  3. Gold-handled MAYFIELD Ultra Base Unit provides increased weight and force bearing capacity, designed for added security and quick fixation
  4. Adjustable width of end brackets (6 3/4" to 8 3/4") allows adapting to most OR tables
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  1. Innovative, high-performance PEEK thermoplastic material is made to stand up to the everyday rigors of the operating room
  2. A simplified release mechanism allows one person to smoothly release the clamp, enabling another team member to focus on safely managing the patient
  3. Permanently attached transitional member, no tools required for OR table adjustment
  4. Powder-coated finish allows for autoclave disinfection
  5. 16" width, >25% narrower than standard base units. Design to fit most O-arm and C-arm imaging systems 

Trusted Solutions for Every Stabilization Need

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MAYFIELD Metal System

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Mayfield 2 System

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MAYFIELD InfinityXR2 Radiolucent System

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MAYFIELD Spine Table System

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BUDDE® Halo Retractor System

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MAYFIELD Skull Pins

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What Are Neurosurgeons Saying?

I prefer the PEEK [MAYFIELD 2]…You can image through much more of it… because not only did they change the components, they also changed and improved on the mechanism of it. So, what they have done with the PEEK, they make it truly a two-person operation from a three-person operation.

—Neurosurgeon, 3 years in practice

 

“[MAYFIELD] is the industry standard.”

—Neurosurgeon, 10 years in practice

 

“I always prefer [MAYFIELD 2] over the metallic because I like the release and the lock mechanism, which you have for the head holder, much better than a plunger pull out. I feel like it has much less chance of ever getting stuck. I like that better in all situations.”

—Neurosurgeon, 11 years in practice

 

“MAYFIELD has done it better… MAYFIELD I think is the standard in the field and it’s really the standard that I used in training.”

—Neurosurgeon, 3 years in practice

 

Skull Clamp Positioning

Proper skull pin placement is critical to keep the patient’s head in a fixed position during surgery. Please see information below related to proper skull clamp positioning and reference the Instructions for Use for complete use and safety information.

 

3 Simple Steps

  1. Visualize and locate a sweatband on the patient. Sweatband = Stability 
  2. Before placing the pins, confirm the two pins on the rocker arm are equidistant from the centerline. Equal Forces = Stability
  3. Place the skull pins properly to establish stable head fixation.

 

Skull Clamp Positioning

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“Sweatband” = Stability

To limit uncertainty when positioning the MAYFIELD Skull Clamp to the patient’s head, visualize a sweatband on the patient. The skull pins should be applied within the area covered by the sweatband.

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Equal Forces = Stability

If the two skull pins on the rocker are equidistant from the center line, then the forces on these pins will be equal and stable.

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Unequal Forces = Unstability

If the two skull pins on the rocker are not equidistant from the center line, the forces on these two pins will not be equal and could be unstable.

Examples of Proper Positioning

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Correct placements

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WARNING: Failure to properly position patient and to fully tighten and secure all adjustable portions of this or any similar device may result in skull pin slippage and serious patient injury.

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Positioning Poster

Other MAYFIELDResources

MAYFIELD® 2 Clean-up Video

MAYFIELD Imaging XR 2 Set-up Video

MAYFIELD 2 Set-up Video

For access to position-specific training videos, including bifrontal, parietal, temporal and more, please contact us.

See the FDA Safety Guidance here.

Click here for additional resources.

LifeTime Support

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Need to request a repair? 

1-877-1114 (opt. 2)

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MAYFIELD cranial stabilization equipment and BUDDE brain retractor products are manufactured and supported by Integra LifeSciences – a global leader in neurosurgical care products.

Our experienced technicians and product specialists are here to make sure you get the best from MAYFIELD systems for the life of the products. All of our products are made in the USA and all service and repairs are delivered swiftly from our U.S.-based operations.

The FDA recommends that hospital and healthcare facilities follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning, maintenance, and replacement schedule based on device life expectancy.

See the FDA Safety Guidance here.

Have Questions?

Connect with a MAYFIELD product specialist.

*Collected from practicing neurosurgeons during a blind market research study

MAYFIELD is a registered trademark of SM USA Inc. and is used by Integra under license.

  1. Data on file, participation in Working Group WK53462, ASTM Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices.

  2. Data On File, based on DRG Q3 2022 data collected.

  3. Data on file, calculation based on purchases of Mayfield products by US hospitals with neurosurgical residency programs from Jan 2019 to Nov 2022.

  4. Data on file, Integra Quality Assurance/Inspection Checklist (Form 1101).

  5. Data on file.

 

Intended Use and Safety Information

Please see the Instructions For Use provided with devices for complete Indications For Use, use information, and safety information.

The Mayfield Skull Clamps are placed on the patient’s skull to hold their head and neck securely in a particular place when rigid fixation is desired. The Skull Clamps are indicated for use in open and percutaneous craniotomies as well as spinal surgery when rigid fixation is necessary.

The MAYFIELD Base Units are intended to be used to support a patient during diagnostic examination and/or surgical procedures where a rigid support between surgical table and headrest, or skull clamp is necessary, positional freedom is required.

The Mayfield Skull Pins are intended to be used in conjunction with a skull clamp to hold a patient’s head and neck when rigid skeletal fixation is required.

The BUDDE Halo Retractor Systems are indicated for retraction of brain tissue during neurosurgical procedures. The devices may be used in conjunction with Mayfield® Skull Clamps or may attach to the side rails of the operating room table.

Warning:

The Skull Clamp must be applied along the center line of the patient’s head with pins entering the skull perpendicularly. Failure to properly position the Skull Clamp on the patient’s head could result in patient injury such as scalp laceration due to skull pin slippage. Failure to properly position patient and to fully secure all adjustment positions of the Skull Clamp or any support device may result in patient injury.

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