Forceps Magills Adult 24cm

Angled Jaw Design and Mechanism

Magill forceps are a specialised angled instrument used during direct laryngoscopy to guide a nasotracheal tube into the trachea. The VM-MFA24 has a characteristic jaw angle of approximately 45 degrees. This angle lets the clinician reach into the hypopharynx under direct laryngoscopic vision without blocking the line of sight to the larynx. The ring (scissor) grip handle gives controlled grip while leaving the index and middle fingers free to manipulate the laryngoscope blade. The instrument is 24cm long and made from stainless steel.

Clinical Use in Airway Management

During nasotracheal intubation, the forceps grasp the tube tip and direct it anteriorly through the glottis. This is a critical manoeuvre that is often impossible by hand alone. The forceps also assist with difficult orotracheal intubation and retrieve foreign bodies or secretions from the pharynx and upper airway. The VM-MFA24 is the adult size and is designed for use in adult patients. Smaller sizes are needed for paediatric airways: the VM-MFC19 (19cm) for children and the VM-MFC16 (16cm) for infants.

Sterilisation, Inspection and Deployment

All sizes are made from stainless steel and are autoclavable with 134°C steam sterilisation. Before each use, the forceps should be inspected for jaw alignment and smooth action. Magill forceps are standard equipment in anaesthetic rooms, ICUs, emergency departments and paramedic ALS bags, and the VM-MFA24 is a standard component of anaesthetic trays and emergency airway kits. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the VM-MFA24 suits hospitals, EMS services and clinics that need to equip or replace adult airway management instruments.

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