Medline MIIMDS202065 Non-Sterile Tongue Depressors are disposable wooden tools designed to assist clinicians and caregivers in administering medications and applying topical treatments. Each depressor is crafted from wood to provide a smooth, splinter-free surface that minimizes tissue irritation during use. The 6-inch length offers a comfortable reach for spreading ointments, stirring, and mixing medications as part of routine first-aid and clinical tasks. These depressors are explicitly non-sterile, consistent with standard practice for many general-use tongue depressors intended for non-sterile applications.
The construction emphasizes a straightforward, single-use design: a flat, rectangular stick that can be easily manipulated for precise application with minimal residue. The wood material choice supports gentle handling and broad compatibility with common ointments and liquids used in quick-care settings. While the product is marketed for medical and first-aid use, it does not imply sterility or applicable sterilization requirements, so disposal and handling should follow standard non-sterile utensil guidelines.
For practical use, these depressors are typically deployed in patient-oriented care tasks such as spreading topical formulations or mixing small quantities of medications in non-sterile contexts. They are supplied in box packaging containing 500 depressors, ensuring ready availability for dense workloads or facilities that perform frequent first-aid or clinical operations. The 6-inch length and box-based packaging provide a balance between portability and bulk supply, supporting easy storage and quick access in nurse stations, clinics, and general medical supply environments.
Features:
- High-quality wood is smooth and splinter-free.
- Ideal for spreading ointments and stirring medications.
- Non-sterile; suitable for disposable, single-use applications.
- Good value with 500 pieces per box.
- 6 inches in length for versatile handling.
- Material:
- Wood
- Length:
- 6
- Package Size:
- Box
- Package Includes:
- 500/Box