Moritz-Schmidt Tongue Depressor

Description

Moritz-Schmidt Tongue Depressor

The Moritz-Schmidt tongue depressor holds the tongue down while the examiner inspects the throat. ENT practitioners use it for exams of the pharynx and for mirror checks further down.

A clear line of sight

Many throat exams need the tongue out of the way. So the examiner presses it down with the blade and holds it there. Then a mirror or light can reach the back of the throat.

Available length

We stock the Moritz-Schmidt depressor at 18 cm. The length keeps the grip well outside the mouth. That leaves room for a second instrument during the exam.

In ENT clinics

ENT doctors often pair a depressor with a laryngeal mirror and a headlight. For example, the depressor holds the tongue while the mirror shows the larynx. Meanwhile, the patient breathes slowly through the mouth.

Choosing among patterns

Clinicians tend to stick with a pattern they know. Still, trying a new depressor can improve comfort for patient and examiner. Ask us if you want to compare two or three styles.

Caring for your Moritz-Schmidt tongue depressor

Rinse the instrument quickly after each use. Next, scrub it in a neutral detergent bath. Finally, dry the Moritz-Schmidt blade thoroughly before sterilization.

Moritz-Schmidt tongue depressor specifications

• Length: 18 cm overall
• Examination depressor for ENT use
• Stainless steel

How to order

Workmanship defects on this depressor stay covered for three years under our three-year warranty. We inspect each order by hand at our Atlanta site before it ships. See our FAQs page for more details. ASTM F899 is the benchmark for stainless steels in surgical instruments. For surgery on the tongue, look at the Young tongue holding forceps. Then view the rest of our ENT surgical range.

For professional clinical use only. Image accuracy and nickel in stainless alloys both feature in our care and sterilization overview; delivery details for ENT orders appear on our shipping and delivery information.