Turvey Palatal Expander, 17cm — Overview

The Turvey Palatal Expander, 17cm (S27-186-17) is a surgical instrument used to widen the palatal segments during surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) and related maxillary procedures.

Design

Its 17cm length and expanding jaws are designed to apply controlled, incremental separating force across the midpalatal suture after surgical osteotomy.

Clinical Use

Used in surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion and segmental maxillary surgery to intraoperatively widen the palate following the midline osteotomy.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan for a rigid mechanism capable of sustained expansion force.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. The expansion mechanism should be checked before each use for smooth operation.

Ordering

The Turvey Palatal Expander, 17cm, SKU S27-186-17, 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.