Mayo Tongue Depressor

Description

Mayo Tongue Depressor

The Mayo tongue depressor holds the tongue low for a view of the throat. Clinicians in ENT, dentistry and family practice use it during oral exams.

What it does well

The blade spreads pressure across the tongue. Therefore the patient usually tolerates the exam better. The throat and tonsils then appear with less gagging. In addition, the smooth steel surface stays comfortable against the tongue.

18 cm long

We offer this pattern at 18 cm. The longer handle helps the examiner stay back from the patient. As a result, a light source has room to shine past the hand.

Typical exams

Doctors check for redness, swelling or lesions in the mouth and throat. For example, a dentist may look at the soft palate. Similarly, an ENT doctor may inspect the tonsils before surgery.

Keeping enough on hand

Plan stock around your sterilizer cycle and patient numbers. In addition, keep a few extra for busy days. We can quote for larger orders on request. Because steel lasts, a good initial stock often covers a clinic for a long time.

Caring for your Mayo tongue depressor

After use, rinse it and wash it with a neutral cleaner. Next, brush the surface gently to remove residue. Then dry and sterilize it before the next patient.

Mayo tongue depressor specifications

• Size: 18 cm
• Designed for repeated use
• Stainless steel

Ordering information

Our three-year warranty protects this depressor from flaws in workmanship. Each order passes a hand inspection at our Atlanta base before shipment. Find policies and answers in our FAQs. For steel quality, ASTM F899 is the standard to know. A shorter pick is the Haas tongue depressor at 15 cm. You can also shop the full ENT surgery category.

Mayo depressors go to professional users only. Our care article explains that product photos show the pattern and that stainless steel contains nickel, and our shipping details page covers delivery.