Rowe Maxillary Disimpaction Forcep, Left — Overview

The Rowe Maxillary Disimpaction Forcep, Left (S27-162-01) is a substantial, purpose-built forcep used to grasp and forcefully mobilize an impacted maxilla during Le Fort osteotomy or facial trauma surgery, named for orthognathic surgery pioneer George Rowe, and remains one of the classic, widely recognized instruments for this specific mobilization task.

What Disimpaction Requires

Whether repositioning the maxilla during planned orthognathic surgery or reducing a maxillary fracture in facial trauma, the bone is often impacted — firmly wedged against surrounding bony structures — and requires substantial, controlled force to mobilize. The Rowe disimpaction forcep is specifically designed with robust jaws and leverage to apply this force safely and effectively, a role too demanding for standard soft-tissue or fine bone-holding instruments.

Left-Side Configuration

Shaped for engagement from the left side of the maxilla, typically used together with the matching right-side forcep to apply balanced, controlled mobilizing force from both sides.

Clinical Use

This forcep is used in Le Fort osteotomy surgery and maxillofacial trauma repair, specifically for the forceful mobilization of an impacted maxilla, alongside the Obwegeser Maxillary Mobilizer elsewhere in this catalog.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, built with the robust jaw strength and leverage required for this demanding mobilization task.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. Routine inspection for structural integrity and jaw condition is standard practice given the substantial force this instrument applies.

Ordering

The Rowe Maxillary Disimpaction Forcep, Left, SKU S27-162-01, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, orthognathic and trauma surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.