Arnett Le Fort Upper Lip Retractor — Overview

The Arnett Le Fort Upper Lip Retractor (S27-183-22) is a specialized surgical retractor designed for Le Fort osteotomy procedures — major maxillofacial surgeries that reposition the upper jaw (maxilla) — where it holds the upper lip and surrounding soft tissue clear of the surgical field during the intraoral approach these procedures typically use.

Purpose-Built for Le Fort Surgery

Le Fort osteotomies are performed through an intraoral incision, meaning the surgeon works through the mouth to access and reposition the maxilla, rather than through external facial incisions. This approach requires sustained, stable retraction of the upper lip and cheek tissue to maintain a clear surgical corridor throughout what is often a lengthy procedure involving precise bone cuts and repositioning. The Arnett design is specifically shaped and sized for this application, reflecting its name association with William Arnett, a recognized figure in orthognathic (jaw-repositioning) surgery.

Clinical Use

This retractor is used specifically in Le Fort I, II, and III osteotomy procedures and other orthognathic surgery performed via an intraoral approach, where stable, hands-free or surgeon-controlled retraction of the upper lip is required throughout the bone-cutting and repositioning phases of the operation.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a smooth, atraumatic working surface designed for sustained soft-tissue contact during long orthognathic procedures.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. Routine inspection for surface damage or deformation is standard given the sustained tissue contact this instrument is designed for.

Ordering

The Arnett Le Fort Upper Lip Retractor, SKU S27-183-22, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, orthognathic surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.