Founded by Walter Lorenz more than thirty years ago, Biomet Microfixation manufactures a complete range of craniomaxillofacial products, including LactoSorb®, the first completely resorbable fixation system available in the U.S. Other products include titanium plates and screws for craniomaxillofacial fixation as well as a complete line of instruments for craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic procedures.

Biomet Microfixation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Biomet.

The company's corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Florida, and products are marketed worldwide through a direct distributor network.