Description
HawkGrips HG9 Tongue Depressor takes the familiar tongue depressor silhouette and machines it in surgical steel with treatment edges on both sides. It is the precision instrument of the line, made for small, specific muscle and joint areas where bigger tools cannot maneuver.
- Dual-Edge Profile – Treatment edges on both sides of the slim blade let clinicians work compact surfaces and switch angles without repositioning the tool.
- Surgical Stainless Steel – The non-porous steel cleans and sterilizes between patients, which keeps a shared treatment room hygienic.
- Cross-Hatch Grip – The hatched handle lessens hand strain and keeps the tool secure once emollient is applied.
HG9 Tongue Depressor for Precise, Compact Work
Some treatment areas are simply too small for a multi-curve: the jaw line, the small joints of the hand, the tight spaces around the ankle. This instrument answers with a 6 inch dual-edge blade proportioned like the wooden depressor every clinician knows, but machined from surgical-grade stainless steel. Both edges are working edges, so diagnosis and treatment strokes stay precise on compact surfaces. Hand therapists and TMJ specialists keep it at the top of the tray for exactly that reason. The steel body is made in the USA, sterilizes between patients, and ships with one jar of emollient.
Features and Benefits
Treatment Edges
- Dual Working Edges – Edges on both sides of the slim profile support precise, efficient treatment in small, specific muscle and joint areas.
- Cross-Hatch Grip Design – The cross-hatched handle enhances gripping security and lessens the strain on the clinician's hands during treatment.
Clinical Hygiene and Build
- Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel – The non-porous steel surface can be repeatedly cleaned and sterilized, which removes the patient-to-patient transfer concern of porous tools.
- Made in the USA – HawkGrips manufactures this instrument in the United States under its own quality control.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Dimensions: 6 in x 1 in x 0.25 in (15.2 cm x 2.5 cm x 0.6 cm)
In the Box and Packaging
- Includes: One instrument and one jar of emollient
- Packaging: Sold individually, each
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Why Choose This Instrument
Precision areas punish bulky tools, and this blade is the line's answer. HawkGrips keeps it slim, puts a working edge on both sides, and machines it from sterilizable surgical steel in the USA. For small joints and compact surfaces, nothing else in the tray substitutes.
- Edges on Both Sides – The dual-edge blade switches angles without a grip change, which keeps precise work flowing.
- Sterilizable Steel Build – Surgical-grade stainless steel tolerates repeated cleaning and sterilization, a hygiene edge porous tools cannot match.
- Grip That Holds – The cross-hatched handle stays secure under emollient, keeping pressure consistent on compact surfaces.
- Ready Out of the Box – One jar of emollient is included, so the instrument can go straight into a treatment session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HG9 used for?
It provides precise, efficient IASTM treatment in small, specific muscle and joint areas and on compact surfaces. The slim dual-edge profile suits the hand, jaw line and other tight regions.
What is it made from?
It is machined from surgical-grade stainless steel in the USA. The non-porous surface cleans up fully between patients and tolerates repeated sterilization.
What size is the HG9?
The instrument measures 6 in x 1 in x 0.25 in. It is one of the most compact instruments in the line.
Is emollient included?
Yes, one jar of HawkGrips emollient is included with the instrument. Carrying cases and additional emollient are sold separately.
Who typically uses this tool?
Hand therapists, TMJ specialists, physical therapists and athletic trainers use it for small-area work. It is included in every HawkGrips instrument set.
