Whitehead Mouth Gag 15cm

Clinical Application

Designed to maintain and stabilize oral opening during intraoral and oropharyngeal procedures, this Whitehead mouth gag provides consistent exposure for visualization, instrumentation and suction access. Common uses include ENT and oral/maxillofacial procedures where unobstructed access to the teeth, tongue base, tonsillar regions and posterior oropharynx is required. The device facilitates operative workflow by freeing an assistant from manual retraction and improving line-of-sight for microscopes and headlamps.

Design & Configuration

The Whitehead pattern uses an angled blade geometry that directs retraction forces to the oral vestibule and tongue while minimizing soft-tissue compression at the lips. Its self-retaining configuration with an adjustable ratchet lets the surgeon set and maintain mouth opening at the desired degree of exposure without continuous manual force. The 15 cm overall length offers a balance between intraoral reach and external control, helping maintain a stable working corridor for instruments and suction.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Self-retaining mouth gag
• Pattern / model: Whitehead
• Configuration: Self-retaining with adjustable ratchet
• Length: 15 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Angled blades for oral and tongue retraction
• Typical surgical use: Oral cavity and oropharyngeal exposure for ENT, oral/maxillofacial, and dental procedures
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes (designed for standard decontamination and sterilization workflows)

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide durability, stiffness and resistance to corrosion under repeated sterilization cycles. The simple, robust construction supports routine autoclave decontamination and repeated clinical use. No single-use components are required for normal operation.

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