Sternberg Lip Retractor 16cm

Clinical Application

Provides atraumatic retraction and stable exposure of the upper or lower lip and anterior vestibule during intraoral and perioral procedures. Common uses include cleft and lip repairs, excision of mucosal or cutaneous lesions of the lip, intraoral suturing, alveolar and anterior prosthetic access, and operative photography. The retractor helps maintain clear visualization of the vermilion border, mucocutaneous junction, and anterior gingival margins while freeing the surgeon’s hands for dissection and suturing.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s 16 cm length provides extended reach into the oral cavity while keeping the operator’s hands and instruments clear of the working field. A broad, contoured retraction surface distributes pressure across the lip to minimize focal trauma and to evert tissues for precise repair and suture placement. The slim shaft geometry improves line-of-sight and access in the anterior oral vault, and the overall balance supports controlled retraction without excessive slippage.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Lip retractor
• Pattern / model: Sternberg
• Configuration: Contoured retraction blade for lip eversion
• Length: 16 cm
• Typical surgical use: Oral, maxillofacial and reconstructive procedures requiring lip exposure
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes; designed for repeated sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for a smooth, atraumatic contact surface. Construction supports repeated cleaning and high‑temperature steam sterilization without degradation of function. The smooth, rounded retraction edges are intended to reduce tissue pinching and facilitate gentle eversion during delicate repairs.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy