SafeBasics™ Tongue Depressor
Precision cut with smooth polished finish for consistent safety and strength.
40004 - 1000/Case
40007 - 1000/Case
40006 - 5000/case
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Disposable Tongue Depressor
Intended Use
Tongue depressors are used to gently bear down and hold tongue in place for patient oral examination.
Characteristic Specification
Material Composition
Tongue Depressor
100% Birch Wood, latex-free.
Surface: FDA Grade, Edible Wax providing a smooth finish to the
surface
Sterile Wrapping Paper Latex-free, 25# Kraft Paper and PET/PE Film (Product supplied
individually wrapped only)
Inner Box Latex-free, 22 wt. "Clay Coat" News, with re-closable flip top (Product
supplied in Inner Boxes only)
Case Latex-free, B Flute, Corrugated Board Box
Dimension
Size Radius (r)
Standard (6”) 0.350”
Junior (5.5”) 0.313”
Infant (4.5”) 0.187”
Description Thin wooden blade smoothed and rounded at both ends
Color Tan with natural yellow or reddish, brown tints
Dimension
Size Length (L) Width (W) Thickness (T)
Standard (6”) 5.9” 0.69” 0.062”
Junior (5.5”) 5.5” 0.63”
Infant (4.5”) 4.5” 0.38” 0.078”
Measurement DiagramT OP VIEW
