Frenzel Tongue Depressor 16.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled, atraumatic retraction of the tongue to expose the oropharynx, posterior pharyngeal wall and tonsillar regions. Commonly used during diagnostic inspection, foreign body removal, suctioning, minor office-based ENT procedures, and as an aid to access for instrumentation in the oral cavity. The extended length facilitates visualization and instrument access without excessive intrusion into the clinician's working space.

Design & Configuration

The flat, broad blade geometry distributes contact pressure across the tongue to reduce localized trauma while maintaining a stable platform for retraction. At 16.5 cm overall length, the depressor provides extended reach for deeper oropharyngeal exposure compared with shorter designs, improving ergonomics for standing or seated examinations. The simple blade configuration minimizes obstruction of the visual field and allows unobstructed passage of suction or other instruments alongside the blade.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tongue depressor
• Pattern / model: Frenzel
• Configuration: Flat blade depressor
• Length: 16.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Broad, flat blade
• Typical use: Oropharyngeal retraction and visualization in ENT and oral procedures
• Material: Stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Fabricated from corrosion-resistant stainless steel for clinical durability and repeated sterilization. The flat-blade construction provides rigidity for reliable retraction while remaining easy to clean. Designed for reuse and compatible with standard steam 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