Tongue plate for "McIvor" 22x85mm, Fig.2

Clinical Application

This tongue plate is intended to be used as the patient-contacting tongue support for a McIvor-style mouth gag (Fig.2 pattern). It provides stable retraction and broad, atraumatic support of the tongue during oropharyngeal and oral procedures, improving exposure for dissection, suturing, cautery and endoscopic access. By distributing pressure across a wide surface it helps reduce focal ischemia and soft-tissue trauma compared with narrow retractors, and maintains consistent exposure throughout the case.

Design & Configuration

The 22 x 85 mm plate offers a broad, low-profile support surface appropriate for procedures that require wide tongue displacement and protection. The plate geometry and generous surface area distribute retraction forces to minimize point pressure on the tongue while the low-profile margins facilitate insertion and instrument access. The Fig.2 pattern indicates the plate shape and attachment interface that corresponds to the McIvor mouth gag family, providing a secure seating and stable orientation once mounted.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tongue plate for McIvor mouth gag (Fig.2)
• Size: 22 x 85 mm
• Intended use: Broad tongue retraction and protection during oropharyngeal and oral surgery
• Design intent: Low-profile, broad-bearing surface to distribute retraction forces
• Reusable: Yes; designed for repeated reprocessing

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with smooth, rounded edges to reduce soft-tissue snagging. The material and finish facilitate cleaning and reprocessing and are compatible with standard sterilization methods for reusable stainless-steel 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