Heister Mouth Gag str 13cm

Clinical Application

Designed to maintain a controlled, hands-free mouth opening and to retract the tongue and soft tissues, this Heister pattern mouth gag facilitates visualization and access to the oropharynx during procedures such as airway management, intubation assistance, foreign body removal, dental and maxillofacial procedures, and selected ENT interventions. Its 13 cm length provides sufficient reach for posterior oral exposure while allowing working space for instrumentation, suction, and endoscopic visualization.

Design & Configuration

The straight blade geometry provides a direct vertical opening which minimizes lateral displacement of oral structures and keeps the surgical field centered. At 13 cm, the reach balances posterior access with operator control and patient ergonomics. Heister-style gags are characteristically configured to provide stable bite-block support at the proximal end and are commonly used with an adjustable locking mechanism to maintain the desired degree of opening—allowing prolonged exposure without continuous manual retraction.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Mouth gag (Heister pattern)
• Configuration: Straight blades
• Length: 13 cm
• Typical use: Oropharyngeal retraction and maintenance of mouth opening for ENT, dental, anesthesia and oral-maxillofacial procedures
• Construction: Surgical stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability, with smooth finishes to reduce tissue trauma and to facilitate cleaning. The instrument is manufactured for repeated use and is compatible with standard sterilization workflows used in operating rooms and procedure suites.

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