Whitehead Mouth Gag with Tongue Depressor | ENT

The Whitehead mouth gag is an intraoral access instrument with integrated tongue depressor available in 4 sizes for tonsillectomy surgery. The Whitehead mouth gag ratchet mechanism holds the mouth open while the tongue depressor positions the tongue base for consistent intraoral access during tonsillar dissection and adenoidectomy.

Key Features

• Variants: 4 sizes
• Mechanism: Ratchet mouth gag with integrated tongue depressor
• Application: Intraoral access in tonsillectomy surgery
• SKU: ADT-12.39 | Price: $55 each

Clinical Use

The Whitehead mouth gag is used in tonsillectomy for self-retaining intraoral access with tongue positioning. The 4 sizes accommodate pediatric and adult jaw spans for stable intraoral access and tongue control throughout tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.

Construction & Care

Made from stainless steel, the Whitehead mouth gag is autoclavable at 134°C. Inspect ratchet mechanism and tongue depressor blade before each intraoral retraction procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Whitehead mouth gag used for?
The Whitehead mouth gag is used for intraoral access in tonsillectomy surgery — 4 sizes with integrated tongue depressor.