McKesson Junior Tongue Depressors - 5.5 Inch Wooden, Unflavored, Latex-Free for Pediatric Use

Premium Junior Tongue Depressors Designed for Pediatric Care

McKesson Junior Unflavored Tongue Depressors are specifically engineered for children, offering the perfect combination of safety, comfort, and reliability for pediatric medical examinations and treatments. These high-quality wooden depressors feature a smooth finish and rounded edges that prioritize patient comfort while delivering the professional performance healthcare providers demand.

Child-Friendly Design and Dimensions

Measuring 5.5 inches in length with a 15.9 millimeter wide blade, these junior-sized tongue depressors are perfectly proportioned for pediatric patients. The smaller dimensions make oral examinations less intimidating for children while providing healthcare professionals with optimal control and visibility during procedures. The thoughtfully designed size reduces gagging and discomfort, helping create a more positive healthcare experience for young patients and making examinations easier for practitioners.

Premium Natural Wood Construction

Manufactured from high-quality natural wood, these tongue depressors offer superior strength and durability without compromising patient safety. The natural wood material provides the ideal balance of rigidity for effective tongue depression and gentle flexibility that won't cause injury or discomfort. Unlike plastic alternatives, the natural wood construction offers a familiar, non-threatening appearance that helps put young patients at ease during medical procedures.

Smooth Finish with Rounded Edges

Each tongue depressor features a meticulously smooth finish that eliminates rough spots, splinters, and sharp edges that could cause discomfort or injury. The rounded edges provide enhanced safety during oral examinations, reducing the risk of cuts, scrapes, or irritation to delicate oral tissues. This attention to detail ensures a comfortable, safe experience for pediatric patients while allowing healthcare providers to perform thorough examinations with confidence.

Latex-Free for Universal Safety

Not made with natural rubber latex, these tongue depressors are safe for patients and healthcare workers with latex allergies or sensitivities. This latex-free construction makes them suitable for use in any clinical setting without concern for allergic reactions, ensuring universal patient safety and compliance with modern healthcare standards. Perfect for pediatric practices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and school health offices where latex-free products are essential.

Sterile and Single-Use for Optimal Hygiene

Each tongue depressor is individually wrapped to maintain sterility until the moment of use, ensuring the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. The single-use design eliminates cross-contamination risks and supports best practices in healthcare settings. Simply open the sterile wrapper and the depressor is ready for immediate use, streamlining your workflow while maintaining impeccable hygiene standards that protect both patients and staff.

Versatile Clinical Applications

While primarily designed for oral examinations and tongue depression, these versatile medical tools serve multiple purposes in clinical settings. Use them for spreading ointments and topical medications, mixing small quantities of compounds, applying treatments to specific areas, crafting splints for finger injuries, or as applicators for various medical procedures. The smooth wooden surface is ideal for mixing medications without chemical interaction, and the disposable nature makes them perfect for single-patient use across diverse applications.

Unflavored for Medical Accuracy

The unflavored design ensures that examinations and treatments aren't compromised by added tastes or scents that could interfere with diagnostic procedures or patient assessments. This neutral profile is especially important when examining oral conditions, assessing taste function, or when flavoring could mask symptoms or interfere with subsequent treatments or medications.

Key Product Benefits

• Junior size specifically designed for pediatric patients and children
• 5.5 inch length and 15.9 mm width ideal for small mouths
• High-quality natural wood construction for strength and safety
• Smooth finish eliminates splinters and rough spots
• Rounded edges prevent cuts and oral tissue irritation
• Latex-free material safe for patients with sensitivities
• Individually wrapped for sterility and infection control
• Single-use design prevents cross-contamination
• Unflavored for accurate medical examinations
• Versatile applications: oral exams, spreading ointments, mixing medications
• Non-threatening natural wood appearance for anxious children
• Trusted McKesson quality for reliable clinical performance
• Perfect for pediatric offices, hospitals, schools, and urgent care

Choose McKesson Junior Tongue Depressors for safe, comfortable, and effective pediatric care that meets the exacting standards of modern healthcare while prioritizing the unique needs of young patients.