Obwegeser Awls

Description

Obwegeser Awls

The Obwegeser awl is a wire-passing instrument from the Obwegeser family of maxillofacial tools. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons use it to guide wire through tissue around the jaws.

A tool for wire placement

First, the pointed tip makes a path through soft tissue. The surgeon then feeds the wire along that path. In short, it lets the team place a wire without a wide incision.

Four lengths on offer

We stock the awl in 13 cm, 18 cm, 23 cm and 28 cm. The short versions suit work close to the mouth. Meanwhile, the long ones reach further across the face and jaw.

Part of the Obwegeser family

Many surgeons build a full Obwegeser tray with retractors, elevators and osteotomes. The awl adds a simple wiring tool to that set. Also, the matching names make the tray easy to reorder.

Deciding which lengths you need

Start with the procedures you perform most. For example, fracture wiring near the chin may need only a short awl. On the other hand, deeper work often calls for the 23 or 28 cm size.

Caring for your Obwegeser awl

Wipe blood from the tip during the case to keep it clear. After surgery, rinse and brush the shaft, then dry it well. Also store the point so it cannot catch on other instruments in the tray.

Obwegeser awl specifications

• Lengths: 13, 18, 23 or 28 cm
• Pointed wire-passing tip
• Stainless steel

Ordering and warranty

Workmanship defects on any wire-passing awl we sell remain covered by our three-year warranty. We check the order piece by piece in Atlanta, and only then does it leave. Our FAQ section covers accounts, shipping and care. For reference, ASTM F899 sets the standard for stainless steels in surgical instruments. The curved Kelsey Fry awl offers a shorter option for mandible wiring. See every related item in our ENT instruments category.

For use by healthcare professionals. Our care guide covers what the photos show and the nickel content of stainless steel, so check our shipping details.