Heister Mouth Gag, 13cm — Overview

The Heister Mouth Gag (S27-176-13) is a 13cm self-retaining mouth gag, joining the Denhart, Davis-Boyle, Dingman, and Jennings gags in this range as one of several mouth gag design options, offering surgeons a choice based on mechanism preference and specific procedural need.

Design

The Heister pattern is a classic mouth gag design widely recognized in oral and maxillofacial surgery, using a self-retaining mechanism to hold the mouth open hands-free once positioned, at a compact 13cm scale suited to routine intraoral access needs.

Clinical Use

This mouth gag is used in general intraoral, dental, and maxillofacial procedures requiring self-retaining mouth opening, as an alternative to the other gag designs in this range based on surgeon preference.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a reliable self-retaining mechanism.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. The retaining mechanism should be checked for smooth, secure operation before each use.

Ordering

The Heister Mouth Gag, 13cm, SKU S27-176-13, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.