Andrew Tongue Depressor, 14.5cm — Overview

The Andrew Tongue Depressor (S27-001-14) is a 14.5cm hand instrument used to hold the tongue out of the surgical field during oral, pharyngeal, and maxillofacial procedures, giving the surgeon clear visualization and access to the oral cavity and posterior structures.

Why a Dedicated Tongue Depressor

The tongue is one of the largest soft-tissue obstructions to visualizing the oral cavity and oropharynx during intraoral surgery. A rigid, purpose-built tongue depressor provides firm, consistent displacement of the tongue that a tongue blade or improvised instrument cannot reliably match, keeping the surgical field clear throughout a procedure without requiring constant manual readjustment.

Design

At 14.5cm, this depressor is sized for a comfortable single-hand grip while reaching well into the oral cavity, with a smooth, broad working surface designed to displace tongue tissue firmly but without excessive point pressure that could cause discomfort or bruising during longer procedures.

Clinical Use

This instrument is used across intraoral, maxillofacial, and ENT-adjacent procedures wherever the tongue needs to be held clear of the surgical field — oral biopsies, intraoral fracture repair, and general maxillofacial access procedures.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a smooth, rounded working edge designed for atraumatic tissue contact.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. Routine inspection for surface damage or deformation of the working blade is standard practice.

Ordering

The Andrew Tongue Depressor, 14.5cm, SKU S27-001-14, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.