Tongue Blades

Description

Tongue Blades

These surgical tongue blades hold the tongue away from the field during oral and throat surgery. ENT and oral surgery teams pick a size that suits the patient and the procedure.

Retracting the tongue

The tongue can block the view to the tonsils, palate and pharynx. So the blade presses it down and forward. The surgeon then works with a clear line of sight.

Fourteen sizes

We list 80 x 37, 75 x 32, 70 x 30, 65 x 28, 60 x 27 and 55 x 25 mm. In addition, we offer 27 x 95, 27 x 105, 25 x 90, 25 x 75, 22 x 85, 22 x 70, 22 x 60 and 20 x 25 mm. We give each size exactly as the catalogue lists it, so ask us if one looks unclear.

Using several sizes

Patients vary a lot in mouth size. Therefore many teams keep a small, a medium and a large blade on the tray. For example, a pediatric list may need the smaller ones.

Checking fit

Many teams pair a tongue blade with a mouth gag frame. Before you order, confirm that the blade fits your frame. We can share dimensions to help you check.

Caring for your surgical tongue blades

Rinse each blade quickly after the case. Then brush both surfaces with a soft brush and mild detergent. Finally, dry every blade and sterilize the set together.

Surgical tongue blades specifications

• Sizes: 80 x 37, 75 x 32, 70 x 30, 65 x 28, 60 x 27, 55 x 25 mm
• Also: 27 x 95, 27 x 105, 25 x 90, 25 x 75 mm
• And: 22 x 85, 22 x 70, 22 x 60, 20 x 25 mm
• Stainless steel

Ordering blade sizes

Our three-year warranty applies to each blade against defects in workmanship. Our Atlanta team inspects mixed-size orders by hand before sending them. See our frequently asked questions for help. Also, ASTM F899 defines the steels behind surgical instruments. For a named pattern, see the Modell Wurzburg tongue blade. Browse the rest of our ENT instrument store too.

For professional use only. Our instrument care article explains how blade photos relate to real sizes and why stainless holds nickel; delivery times sit on the shipping page.