Fergusson Mouth Mag Ackland jaws 16cm

Clinical Application

This self-retaining mouth retractor is designed to provide stable, hands-free exposure of the oral cavity and oropharynx. It is used to maintain mouth opening and protect soft tissues during procedures such as oropharyngeal surgery, tonsillectomy, dental and maxillofacial procedures, and ENT approaches where sustained, controlled retraction of the tongue, cheeks or lips is required. The instrument permits unobstructed access for visualization, instrumentation and suction while reducing the need for an assistant to hold retractors.

Design & Configuration

The Ackland-pattern jaws present broad, contoured contact surfaces that distribute pressure across a larger area of soft tissue, helping to reduce focal pressure points and trauma to the tongue and oral mucosa. The Fergusson-style geometry incorporates a self-retaining mechanism to maintain a selected degree of mouth opening, allowing consistent exposure throughout a procedure. The 16 cm overall length provides reach into the oral cavity while keeping the handle and locking mechanism accessible to the surgeon.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Mouth gag / oral retractor
• Pattern / model: Fergusson mouth gag — Ackland jaws
• Configuration: Self-retaining with contoured Ackland-pattern jaws
• Length / size: 16 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Broad, contoured Ackland jaws for atraumatic soft-tissue contact
• Typical surgical use: Oropharyngeal, oral/maxillofacial and ENT procedures
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for a smooth, biocompatible surface. Precision machining of the jaws provides consistent, atraumatic contact geometry. The reusable design is compatible with standard sterilization protocols used for stainless-steel surgical instruments.

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