Buchwald Tongue Depressor 17cm

Clinical Application

Provides reliable tongue retraction and oral cavity exposure for diagnostic exams and procedures. Common uses include oropharyngeal visualization during ENT and dental evaluations, assistance with topical treatments or anesthetic application, facilitating foreign-body removal, and aiding in airway/ intubation preparation where manual displacement of the tongue is required.

Design & Configuration

The single broad, spatula-style blade distributes contact pressure across the tongue to improve patient comfort and reduce focal trauma while maximizing the visual field. The 17 cm overall length offers extended reach into the oral cavity and oropharynx, giving clinicians better control during manipulation and suctioning without needing excessive hand repositioning. The rigid handle provides tactile feedback and precise positioning during controlled retraction.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tongue depressor (Buchwald pattern)
• Configuration: Single broad flat blade with rigid handle
• Length: 17 cm
• Tip pattern: Broad, spatula-style tip for wide surface contact
• Typical use: Oral/oropharyngeal retraction and exposure
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The solid, single-piece or welded construction provides the rigidity needed for controlled retraction and repeatable performance in clinic and operating room settings. Designed for reuse and compatible with standard autoclave sterilization protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy