Whitehead Mouth Gag 15cm w.t.d.

Clinical Application

Provides stable oral and oropharyngeal exposure by holding the mouth open and depressing the tongue to create an unobstructed field for ENT and oral procedures. Commonly used in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, pharyngeal surgery, dental procedures requiring extended access, and intraoperative airway assessment. The self-retaining function minimizes the need for continuous manual retraction, allowing the surgical team unobstructed access to the posterior oral cavity.

Design & Configuration

The open-frame, self-retaining design maintains consistent mouth opening and tongue depression throughout a procedure, improving visualization and ergonomics. A dedicated tongue depressor blade positions and protects the tongue while the frame stabilizes the mandible and oral aperture. The 15 cm overall length provides moderate reach suitable for standard adult and larger pediatric oropharyngeal exposure without excessive bulk in the operative field.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Whitehead mouth gag
• Configuration: Self-retaining with integrated tongue depressor
• Overall length: 15 cm
• Primary function: Oropharyngeal exposure and tongue retraction
• Construction: Reusable surgical stainless steel

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is designed for reusable clinical use and routine decontamination in accordance with facility sterilization 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