Amer. Miller Conventional Laryngoscope blade 55mm, #0

Clinical Application

This straight Miller-style blade is intended to provide direct elevation of the epiglottis to expose the glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy. The size #0, 55 mm length is optimized for very small patients—neonates and small infants—where short blade length and a narrow tip facilitate visualization and placement of a tracheal tube. Common use cases include neonatal and pediatric anesthesia, emergency airway management in infants, NICU intubation, and procedures requiring direct visualization of the vocal cords in small patients.

Design & Configuration

The conventional Miller geometry features a straight shaft and a narrow tip designed to directly lift the epiglottis rather than rely on a curved sweeping motion. This configuration gives the operator fine control of epiglottic position and can improve line-of-sight to the glottis in patients with a floppy or anteriorly positioned epiglottis. The compact 55 mm length reduces soft-tissue interference in the oropharynx and helps when working in confined pediatric airways.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Miller (straight) conventional laryngoscope blade
• Size: #0
• Length: 55 mm
• Tip: Narrow straight tip for direct epiglottic lift
• Typical use: Neonatal and small infant direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization. The blade is supplied as a reusable instrument suitable for standard hospital cleaning and sterilization workflows.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy