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Cardinal Health Tongue Depressor. Our uniformly-sized, quality hardwood tongue depressors have smooth, clean edges. They are made from close-grained northern white birch, resulting in a smooth finish. The depressors haveno taste or odor and they maintain a high tensile strength. In addition to oral use, sterile tongue depressors are ideal for spreading ointments and salves and stirring and mixing medications.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
CDL-C1560-004 C1560-004 Depressor, Infant, 5 1/2", Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 100/bx, 10 bx/cs Tongue Depressor, Infant, 5 1/2", Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 100/bx, 10 bx/cs (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
CDL-C1560-006 C1560-006 Depressor, Senior/Adult, 6", Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 100/bx, 10 bx/cs Tongue Depressor, Senior/Adult, 6", Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 100/bx, 10 bx/cs (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks
CDL-C1565-006 C1565-006 Depressor, Senior/Adult, 6", Non-Sterile, 500/bx, 10 bx/cs Tongue Depressor, Senior/Adult, 6", Non-Sterile, 500/bx, 10 bx/cs (Continental US Only) 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Are these tongue depressors suitable for clinical use?

Yes, these Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are medical-grade and highly suitable for professional clinical settings, including oral exams and various other medical applications.

Their suitability is based on several key features:

  • Premium Material: They are crafted from close-grained northern white birch hardwood, providing superior tensile strength and a consistently smooth, clean finish.
  • Patient Comfort: The depressors feature smooth edges and have no inherent taste or odor.
  • Configuration Variety: Offered in specialized sizes (Infant 5 1/2” and Adult 6”) and packaging options, including individually wrapped sterile units or bulk non-sterile boxes.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for oral examinations, as well as non-oral uses like accurately spreading ointments/salves and stirring/mixing medications.
Are these depressors made from durable hardwood?

Yes, these Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are built for durability and reliable performance. They are crafted from close-grained northern white birch, which is a high-quality hardwood.

Key features ensuring their structural integrity include:

  • High tensile strength, maintaining their form during use.
  • Uniform sizing and a consistent, smooth finish.
  • Smooth, clean edges for patient comfort and safety.
Are the tongue depressors consistently sized?

Yes, Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are precision-manufactured to ensure high uniformity and consistency in size and shape within each configuration.

This reliability is guaranteed by their quality construction, featuring:

  • Material: Crafted from close-grained northern white birch hardwood.
  • Finish: Smooth, clean edges are consistently maintained to optimize patient comfort and usability.
  • Strength: High tensile strength ensures consistent performance without breaking easily.

These depressors are available in two specific, consistent sizes:

  • Infant: 5 1/2 inches
  • Senior/Adult: 6 inches
Are sterile tongue depressors available?

Yes, the Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are offered in sterile, individually wrapped configurations. These options are specifically designed for sensitive examinations or applications requiring strict aseptic technique.

Sterile packaging is available for both configurations:

  • Infant: 5 1/2” length
  • Senior/Adult: 6” length

The sterile depressors are typically packaged 100 per box, with 10 boxes per case.

Are these quality tongue depressors multipurpose?

Yes, these Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are highly versatile tools, constructed from close-grained northern white birch hardwood for a smooth, high-quality finish and reliable performance (high tensile strength).

Their versatility extends across multiple clinical needs:

  • Oral Examinations: Designed to be both tasteless and odorless, which promotes patient comfort during oral inspections.
  • Medication Management: Ideal for accurately stirring and mixing various medications and pharmaceutical preparations.
  • Topical Application: Useful for precisely spreading ointments, salves, and other topical treatments.

Additionally, they are available in configurations to suit different needs:

  • Sizing: Choose between Infant (5 1/2”) and Senior/Adult (6”) sizes.
  • Sterility: Available in individually wrapped sterile units or bulk non-sterile packaging.
Are these tongue depressors taste and odor-free?

Yes, Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are made from close-grained northern white birch, ensuring they are taste and odor-free for enhanced patient comfort during oral examinations.

Are the tongue depressors smoothly finished?

Yes, Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are made from close-grained Northern white birch, ensuring they have smooth, clean edges and a smooth finish for safe and comfortable use.

Is high-quality hardwood used?

Yes, these Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are constructed from high-quality hardwood, specifically close-grained Northern White Birch. This material is chosen to ensure both patient comfort and reliable performance.

Key features of this material include:

  • Smoothness and Comfort: The wood yields smooth, clean edges and has no discernible taste or odor, which is critical for oral use.
  • High Tensile Strength: This ensures the depressors maintain their integrity and durability during clinical use.
  • Versatile Application: The quality and smooth finish make them suitable not only for oral examinations but also for auxiliary tasks like spreading salves or stirring medications.
Are various sizes offered for patients?

Yes, these high-quality Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are available in two specific sizes to ensure appropriate fit and coverage for oral examinations:

  • Infant Size: Measures 5 1/2 inches (ideal for pediatric use)
  • Senior/Adult Size: Measures 6 inches (suitable for general adult use)

Both the Infant and Senior/Adult sizes are offered in two different packaging configurations: sterile (individually wrapped) or non-sterile (bulk).

Are sterile and non-sterile options offered?

Yes, the Cardinal Health Tongue Depressors are available in both sterile and non-sterile options to accommodate various medical procedures and general-use requirements. All depressors are constructed from high-quality, close-grained northern white birch, ensuring a smooth, consistent finish.

Available Configurations by Sterility

Configuration Size Options Packaging Details
Sterile Infant (5 1/2”) & Senior/Adult (6”) Individually wrapped for aseptic use. Packaged 100 per box, 10 boxes per case.
Non-Sterile Senior/Adult (6”) Bulk packaging suitable for general use, compounding, or mixing medications. Packaged 500 per box, 10 boxes per case.