Haas Tongue Depressor

Description

Haas Tongue Depressor

The Haas tongue depressor is a short steel instrument that holds the tongue down. Clinicians use it during mouth and throat examination in offices and hospital wards.

Why steel instead of wood

Wooden sticks go in the trash after one use. In contrast, a steel depressor goes through cleaning and sterilization and back into use. So a small stock can serve a busy clinic for years.

A 15 cm size

We list the Haas pattern at 15 cm. The compact length gives fine control near the patient’s face. It also fits easily in a small sterilization tray. As a result, you can process several at once in a single cycle.

Uses in practice

Clinicians press the tongue down to check the tonsils, palate and throat. For instance, a pediatric nurse may prefer a shorter tool for a small mouth. Meanwhile, the examiner uses a light to see the details.

Mixing lengths

Some practices keep 15 cm and 18 cm depressors together. That way each clinician can pick the length they like. If you need several, ask us for a quantity quote.

Caring for your Haas tongue depressor

Rinse it under running water after each exam. Next, wash it with a mild detergent and soft brush. Then dry it fully and sterilize it.

Haas tongue depressor specifications

• Overall length 15 cm
• Reusable examination depressor
• Stainless steel

Your purchase

A three-year warranty covers the depressor for any workmanship defects. Before the box leaves Atlanta, our team gives it a manual inspection. Browse the questions and answers page for order help. Additionally, ASTM F899 is the standard that describes steels for surgical instruments. For a longer option, see the Mayo tongue depressor. Our ENT catalog page shows more exam tools.

Sold for professional use. As our care and sterilization info notes, images are for reference and stainless steel includes nickel; review the return terms before ordering.