Tongue Plate for Kilner Doughty Gag Fig.3

Clinical Application

This tongue plate is an accessory component for the Kilner–Doughty Gag Fig.3, intended to retract and protect the anterior tongue while maintaining unobstructed access to the oral cavity and oropharynx. It is commonly used in palatoplasty, cleft‑related procedures, and a range of intraoral surgeries where sustained, atraumatic tongue displacement and stable exposure are required to facilitate precise dissection, suturing, and inspection.

Design & Configuration

The plate provides a broad, flat contact surface that cradles the anterior tongue and distributes pressure to reduce focal compression. Its geometry is optimized to interface with the Kilner–Doughty gag frame (Fig.3 configuration), allowing the surgeon to maintain consistent mouth opening and operative exposure without continuous manual retraction. A removable plate design enables quick exchange or removal for cleaning, positioning adjustments, or to accommodate adjunctive instruments.

Instrument Specifications

• Accessory type: tongue plate for Kilner–Doughty Gag Fig.3
• Intended use: anterior tongue retraction and protection during oral/palatal procedures
• Contact surface: broad plate to distribute pressure across the tongue
• Compatibility: designed to mount to Kilner–Doughty gag Fig.3 frame
• Reusable and sterilizable construction

Material & Construction

Constructed of surgical stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance, and repeated sterilization cycles. The plate is built as a reusable component suitable for routine cleaning and autoclave sterilization in accordance with facility protocols.

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