University Of Minnesota Tongue Depressor — Overview

The University Of Minnesota Tongue Depressor (S25-205-01) is a single-piece, flat-bladed retractor used to hold the tongue and floor of the mouth clear of the operative field during oral and maxillofacial procedures. It is also known as the Minnesota retractor.

Design

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

Clinical Use

Used in intraoral, oral surgery, and maxillofacial procedures to keep the tongue retracted and out of the visual and 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 University Of Minnesota Tongue Depressor, SKU S25-205-01, 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.