Malek Tongue plate 25-31x78mm, Fig.4

Clinical Application

This plate is designed to control and retract the tongue to improve visualization and access to the oral cavity, oropharynx and hypopharyngeal inlet. It is used intraoperatively during ENT, maxillofacial, dental and airway procedures where reliable tongue displacement and stabilization are required — for example during tumor excision, reconstructive procedures, exposure for instrumentation, or surgical airway access.

Design & Configuration

The Fig.4 Malek configuration provides a broad, contoured contact surface to distribute pressure across the dorsal tongue and reduce focal compression. The 25-31 x 78 mm footprint offers sufficient length to reach the posterior oral cavity while accommodating variation in tongue bulk. A plate-style geometry permits controlled retraction without obstructing the working channel for instrumentation or suction.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Malek, Fig.4 plate
• Dimensions: 25-31 x 78 mm
• Intended use: Tongue retraction and stabilization for oral/oropharyngeal procedures
• Construction: single-piece plate profile for stable contact

Material & Construction

Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel and finished for repeated use and routine sterilization. The single-piece plate construction provides rigidity for retraction while maintaining a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Intended for reusable, autoclavable instrument sets.

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