RHINO is the first nasal retainer adapted to a wide range of morphologies.

For what purpose?

CE-labelled, this class 1 device (according to Dir 93/42/EEC) is made of silicone (2 hardness levels, 15 ShA or 30 ShA) in compliance with ISO 13485:2016, from 3D-printed moulds. The RHINO nasal retainer is designed to hold the nasal septum and alae after rhinoplasty, cleft lip and palate surgery, choanal atresia or congenital stenosis of the pyriform aperture. It restores standard anatomical morphology and stabilises tissues after surgery.

The device includes a philtrum support plate to protect the healing area. The adult models can also be used for facial reconstructions, as is the case at Hôpital d’instruction des armées Percy, or for cosmetic surgery.

The RHINO range was designed in partnership with AP-HP, Université Paris Descartes and the Necker Enfants Malades Hospital.

The usefulness of nasal retainers has been demonstrated in several scientific publications including Yeow VK et al. The use of nasal splints in the primary management of unilateral cleft nasal deformity. Plast Reconst Surg 1999. 103:1347-1354

RHINO nasal retainers are manufactured in France in 2 steps:
1. Moulds are 3D-printed
2. Biocompatible silicone is manually injected into the moulds

Visuel illustrant le dispositif médical BB-Rhino
3D visualization of BB-RHINO on patient (front and side views)

Key features of RHINO products

  1. RHINO medical devices are supplied in a non-sterile condition.
  2. RHINO medical devices are for single use only. These devices are intended for use by a single patient and should not be reused under any circumstances.
  3. RHINO medical devices can be used for a maximum of 30 days after which they must be removed and discarded.

RHINO devices are designed for children, adolescents and adults

The RHINO range includes two standard size products: BB-RHINO and AD-RHINO.

BB-RHINO is offered in 14 sizes designed primarily for a patient population aged 0-18 years. BB-RHINO is available in two different silicone hardnesses.

conformateur narinaire pour enfants et adolescents imprimé en 3D
BB-RHINO

AD-RHINO for adults is offered in 5 sizes and available in two different silicone hardnesses.

conformateur narinaire pour adultes imprimé en 3D
AD-RHINO

It is also possible to adjust the size of the device to the morphology of your patient’s nose by choosing SP-RHINO, a patient-specific product from the RHINO range. Thus, N, W and L can be set according to your prescription.

conformateur narinaire patient-spécifique imprimé en 3D
SP-RHINO

Check out which sizes are available

When choosing the size, it is important to consider the morphology of the patient’s nose.

A medical device is a health product. Please respect the uses for which it was intended and follow the recommendations given in the instructions for use.

Product features

Specifications

Materials

Silicone

BB-RHINO - Available sizes

Size N(mm) W (mm) L (mm) Silicone hardness
1 6.4 8.3 17.8 15 ShA / 30 ShA
2 6.7 8.7 18.3 15 ShA / 30 ShA
3 7.0 9.0 18.8 15 ShA / 30 ShA
4 7.5 9.8 20.4 15 ShA / 30 ShA
5 8.0 10.6 22.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
6 8.5 11.4 23.5 15 ShA / 30 ShA
7 9.0 12.2 25.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
8 9.5 13.0 26.5 15 ShA / 30 ShA
9 10.0 13.8 28.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
10 10.5 14.5 30.5 15 ShA / 30 ShA
11 11.0 15.3 33.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
12 11.8 16.0 36.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
13 12.5 16.7 37.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
14 13.2 17.4 38.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA

AD-RHINO - Available sizes

Size N (mm) W (mm) L (mm) Silicone hardness
1 14.0 18.1 40.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
2 15.0 20.1 42.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
3 16.0 21.5 45.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
4 17.0 21.8 47.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA
5 17.6 22.5 49.0 15 ShA / 30 ShA