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Description

  • Uniformly-sized, quality hardwood tongue depressors come with smooth and clean edges
  • Engineered with high tensile strength and leaves behind no taste or odor
  • In addition to oral use, also used for spreading ointments and salves and stirring and mixing medications
  • Material: Close-grained northern white birch
  • Individually Wrapped

Product Specs

Item Number 1204920
Catalog Number C1565-004
UOM CS
Level 1 Family Description Nursing and Surgical Supplies
Level 2 Category Description Ancillary Nursing Supplies
Level 3 Group Description Applicators
Level 4 Sub-Category Description Tongue Depressors
Application Tongue Depressor
Brand Cardinal Health
Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant No
Country of Origin China
Flavor Unflavored
Length 5-1/2 Inch Length
Manufacturer Cardinal
Manufacturer # C1565-004
Material White Birch
McKesson # 1204920
Packaging Type Individually Wrapped
Size Junior
Sterility NonSterile
Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant No
UNSPSC Code 42181501

Frequently asked questions

Are these tongue depressors splinter-free?

Yes, these are crafted from close-grained northern white birch, which is specifically engineered to provide high tensile strength and a smooth, splinter-free experience for patient comfort.

Can I use these for mixing medications?

Absolutely. Because they are made from an odorless and tasteless material, they are ideal for clinical tasks beyond oral exams, including precise stirring and mixing of liquid or semi-solid medications.

Are they individually wrapped?

Yes, each tongue depressor is individually wrapped. This ensures they remain protected from contaminants and maintain hygiene standards until the exact moment of use.

Do these affect the taste of ointments?

No, they are completely unflavored and odorless, ensuring that they do not alter the properties of any salves, ointments, or medications you may be applying or mixing.

Are they sterile?

These specific depressors are non-sterile. However, their individual packaging helps keep them clean and protected from the environment until they are ready to be used.

Do they break easily during use?

No, they are designed with high tensile strength. The use of select northern white birch ensures that the depressor remains sturdy and resists snapping even when used for spreading ointments or mixing thicker substances.

Are these suitable for children?

Yes, these are specifically categorized as junior-sized, making them well-suited for smaller patients and precise medical tasks where a standard adult-sized depressor might be too large.

How long are these depressors?

Each tongue depressor measures 5-1/2 inches in length, providing a standard size for convenient handling and effective reach during clinical examinations.

How should I store them?

To ensure the wood maintains its integrity and remains in optimal condition, it is recommended to store the depressors in a cool, dry place.

Are these made of wood?

Yes, these are constructed from premium, close-grained northern white birch, known for its uniform texture and strength in professional medical applications.