Buchwald Tongue Depressor, 18cm — Overview

The Buchwald Tongue Depressor, 18cm (S25-253-18) is a flat-bladed retractor used to hold the tongue and floor of the mouth clear of the surgical field during oral and maxillofacial procedures.

Design

Its wide, flat blade and 18cm length provide steady tongue displacement without a locking mechanism, allowing quick repositioning as the surgical field changes.

Clinical Use

Used in intraoral, oral surgery, and rhinoplasty-adjacent procedures to keep the tongue retracted and out of the working field.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan for a smooth, atraumatic blade surface.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. The blade should be inspected before each use for scratches or burrs.

Ordering

The Buchwald Tongue Depressor, 18cm, SKU S25-253-18, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, oral and maxillofacial surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.