Tongue depressor

As tongue depressors, even smear Patel, is called a leaf usually made ​​of wood, with which one presses the tongue of a patient down to better see into the neck and throat can. The standard length is 15 cm ( also 10 and 18 cm). This is usually intended for single use; but there are also plastic models and designs for surgical purposes. The mouth Patel is classified as a medical product according to Directive 93/42/EC. There is also sterile versions that are sterilized by ETO gas.

The biggest disadvantage of solid tongue depressors lies in the application, are hereby if small lesions covered in the study area and so not perceived. By using Mouth spatulas with fretwork can partially compensate for this deficiency.

Visually reminiscent of tongue depressors to a slightly wider popsicle stick. Wooden spatula can also be used for other purposes, for handicrafts, for applying chemicals to the hairdresser and as a rail in veterinary medicine.

Smear Patel Ayre have a different shape and are used in gynecology.

• Oto- Rhino-Laryngology
• Diagnostic device
• Laboratory consumables