Obwegeser Zygomatic Arch Awl – Aero-Pass Suture Anchor & Prime-View Malar Shield

Solid-Phase Obwegeser Zygomatic Awl for Precision Midface Suspension

The Obwegeser Zygomatic Arch Awl is a cornerstone of the reconstructive surgical kit, specifically engineered for the stable displacement and passage of wires in complex midface trauma cases. Functioning as a high-performance suture anchor, this instrument features a sharp, tapered tip with an integrated distal eyelet to securely carry surgical wire through deep tissue planes. Adas Instruments ensures that each malar shield is balanced for center-point force transmission, allowing the surgeon to guide the awl around the zygomatic arch while minimizing the risk of injury to the facial nerve or temporal vessels. By utilizing the Obwegeser Zygomatic Arch Awl, practitioners benefit from a reinforced shank that resists deflection during passage through dense temporoparietal fascia.

Why Maxillofacial Specialists Choose Our Zygomatic Awl

• Aero-Pass Geometry: Features a specialized heavy curve to act as a versatile suture anchor, allowing for the easy retrieval of wires from the oral cavity to the temporal region.
• Prime-View Stability: Specifically designed to function as a reliable malar shield, providing the necessary anatomical clearance for circumzygomatic wiring.
• High-Tactile Handle: The ergonomic solid handle of the Obwegeser Zygomatic Arch Awl provides superior feedback, which is essential when navigating the infratemporal space.
• Enduro-Steel Resilience: Forged from high-tempered surgical stainless steel, our Obwegeser Zygomatic Arch Awl is engineered to maintain its structural curvature and tip sharpness through repeated use.

Primary Surgical Applications

• Circumzygomatic wiring for the suspension of maxillary fractures.
• Utilizing the suture anchor function for the stabilization of Gunning splints in complex trauma.
• Performing efficient malar shield maneuvers to pass wires behind the zygomatic buttress using the Obwegeser Zygomatic Arch Awl.
• Securing bone grafts and surgical templates during craniofacial reconstruction.

Technical Specifications Table

For complete trauma workflows, this tool is often used alongside other Obwegeser instruments. View our Maxillofacial Instruments, or our Obwegeser Wire Loop Forceps.