Amer. Miller Laryngoscope blade F/O Int/T 172mm, #3

Clinical Application

This straight Miller laryngoscope blade is designed for direct laryngoscopy to facilitate endotracheal intubation. The Miller pattern provides a straight blade profile that is used to directly lift the epiglottis for visualization of the glottic opening, a technique commonly selected for infants, pediatric patients, and certain adult airways where a straight blade offers a more controlled view of the cords.

Design & Configuration

The straight Miller geometry places the clinician’s lifting force under the epiglottis rather than relying on indirect elevation through the vallecula. This direct-lift approach can improve visualization in anterior or floppy epiglottis anatomy. The size #3 length (172 mm) provides reach appropriate for larger pediatric and some smaller adult airways while maintaining a blade profile that facilitates gentle tissue control. Integrated fiber-optic illumination reduces shadowing along the blade shaft and helps deliver consistent light to the distal tip for improved visualization during placement.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Laryngoscope blade (Miller straight pattern)
• Pattern / model: American Miller
• Configuration: Fiber-optic illumination (F/O) integrated
• Length / size: 172 mm, size #3
• Tip pattern: Straight (direct epiglottic lift)
• Typical use: Direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation; pediatric/small-adult airway management
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to clinical staining. The blade includes an integrated fiber-optic light channel (F/O) to provide distal illumination without reliance on an external bulb mounted at the handle-blade junction. The instrument is intended for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes when reprocessed according to facility protocol.

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