Tongue Depressor
Your Leading Tongue Depressor Supplier
Chongqing New Way Trading Co., Limited. is a Modern Enterprise which specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing of lab glasswares and medical disposables, which has a complete independent research and industrial line. We have more than three hundred products, all the products can do OEM as customer required. A tongue depressor or spatula is a tool used in medical practice to depress the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat.
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Medical Disposable Wooden Tongue DepressorThe tongue depressor is a thin circular piece with two ends, mainly used for pharyngeal visual examination, and is an essential inspection tool. The tongue depressor is used to press down the...read more
Why Choose Us
Rich Production Experience
The company has been committed to the supply of laboratory and medical consumables since 2009.
Advanced Production Capabilities
The factory has a 100,000-level purification workshop, standard production line and quality inspection center.
Support Customized Service
We have more than 300 products, all of which can be OEM according to customer needs.
Quality Guaranteed
Xinwei is a branch of Chongqing New World Company, and the factory has obtained CE and ISO13485 certifications.
Types of Tongue Depressor
Medical Disposable Wooden Tongue Depressor
The tongue depressor is a thin circular piece with two ends, mainly used for pharyngeal visual examination, and is an essential inspection tool. The tongue depressor is used to press down the tongue to facilitate the inspection of surrounding organs and tissues.
Medical Sterile Wooden Plastic Adults And Children Tongue Depressor
Tongue Depressor are used as medical diagnostic instruments and are an important part of a physician's office. Made of high quality wood/plastic and do not have odor or taste. Can be used for spreading ointments, mixing medications, or splints.
Specifications of Tongue Depressor
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Model No |
Description |
Material |
Packing |
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TYN401 |
Tongue Depressor |
Wood |
100pcs/box,5000pcs/ctn |
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TYN402 |
Tongue Depressor |
Plastic |
100pcs/box,5000pcs/ctn |
1. Examine the mouth and note the condition of the tongue.
2. Examine back of tongue and tonsils (press down on the tongue with a tongue depressor).
3. Assess the general quality of the dentition.
4. Palpate the base of the tongue (look for tumours that may not be easily visible).
5. Inspect the uvula and soft palate.
6. Inspect the hard palate (ask the patient to tip their head backwards, until the whole hard palate is visible).
7. Examine the buccal area and the gingivolabial (gingivobuccal) sulcus (the space between cheek and gums).
8. Examine the floor of the mouth, check for submandibular duct stones or masses (ask the patient to stick their tongue out).
9. Examine the nasopharynx and larynx with a mirror or flexible fibreoptic nasendoscope.
Customization Options
| Material | Bamboo/Plastic/Wood/Customizable |
| Size | Customizable |
| Shape | Customizable |
| Surface treatment | Customizable |
| Logo | Customizable |
| MOQ | Customized |
Material of the Tongue Depressor
Wooden Tongue Depressors: These are quite popular due to their natural feel and biodegradability. We offer a variety of wooden tongue depressors, like the Standard Wood Tongue Depressor and the Wooden Medical Tongue Depressor. Wood is a porous material, which means it can absorb moisture from the environment. If stored in a damp place, wooden tongue depressors can start to rot or develop mold, which can significantly reduce their storage life. Usually, when stored in a dry and cool environment, wooden tongue depressors can last anywhere from 2 to 5 years. However, if the storage conditions are not ideal, they might only last a year or less.
Plastic Tongue Depressors: Plastic tongue depressors are more resistant to moisture and mold compared to their wooden counterparts. They are also more durable in general. But they can be affected by extreme temperatures. High temperatures can cause plastic to warp or melt, while very low temperatures can make it brittle. Under normal storage conditions (room temperature and low humidity), plastic tongue depressors can be stored for 5 to 10 years.
Notes on Using Tongue Depressor
Check the integrity of the package
Confirm: The package is intact and the sterilization mark (such as the color change strip of the ethylene oxide sterilization indicator) is normal.
Note: If the package leaks or expires (usually the validity period is 2 years), please replace it immediately.
Choose a suitable tongue depressor
Adults: Use a wider tongue depressor
Children: Use a narrower tongue depressor
Patient position preparation
Adults: Sit upright, tilt the head back slightly, relax the tongue as much as possible, open the mouth, and make an "ah--" sound.
Children: Parents hold and fix the head, tilt it back slightly, so that it is easier to observe the mouth and throat. Use a mini tongue depressor (12 cm) to reduce fear.
Correctly place the tongue depressor
Angle: At a 45° angle to the tongue surface, gently press down the front 2/3 of the tongue depressor (avoid over-insertion to avoid triggering a pharyngeal reflex).
Operation method: Place the tongue depressor with your non-dominant hand and use a lighting tool (such as a forehead mirror) with your dominant hand.
Observation and sampling
Pharyngeal examination: Quickly observe the bilateral tonsils, uvula and posterior pharyngeal wall (recommended observation time <5 seconds).
Sampling operation: Use a swab to wipe the posterior pharyngeal wall up and down 3-5 times (the tongue depressor fixes the tongue to avoid interference).
Slowly remove after examination: After the observation, slowly lift the tongue depressor to avoid sudden movements that may cause discomfort to the patient.
Post-use treatment
Medical waste classification: Please put it in the yellow infectious waste trash can (do not mix with ordinary garbage).
Meijia Environmental Protection Plan: Use degradable tongue depressors to reduce environmental burden.
Record and feedback
Abnormal situation: If the tongue depressor breaks or the patient vomits suddenly, please stop the operation and record it immediately.
Packaging & Shipping
Payment Terms
T.T with 30% downpayment, 70%before shipment. Paypal or West Union also accept.
FAQ
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