Clinical Application
This Macintosh-style curved blade with an articulating flexible distal tip is used for direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation in operating rooms, emergency departments, ambulatory surgery centers, and intensive care settings. The size 2 curvature and 90 mm length make it suitable for smaller adult, adolescent, and pediatric airways where a standard Mac geometry is preferred. The flexible tip helps refine the line of sight to the glottic opening without requiring excessive upward force or extreme head extension, assisting tube passage in patients with limited neck mobility or anterior laryngeal anatomy.
Design & Configuration
The Macintosh curvature provides the familiar flange for indirect elevation of the epiglottis, while the flexible distal tip allows fine adjustment of the blade tip position at the level of the glottis. This combination preserves the tactile feedback and lifting mechanics clinicians expect from a conventional Mac blade but adds targeted tip mobility to improve visualization in challenging anatomy. The conventional handle-to-blade interface supports standard laryngoscope handles and clinical workflows for illumination and control.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Macintosh curved blade, size #2
- Length: 90 mm
- Distal feature: Flexible/articulating tip to adjust glottic exposure
- Intended use: Direct laryngoscopy for orotracheal intubation
- Configuration: Conventional blade compatible with standard laryngoscope handles
- Reusable construction suitable for repeated sterilization per facility protocol
Material & Construction
Constructed for repeated clinical use with durable stainless steel, the blade is designed to withstand routine cleaning and sterilization cycles. The flexible tip mechanism is integrated into the distal portion of the blade to allow controlled adjustment while maintaining the structural integrity of the main blade body. The instrument is supplied as a reusable device intended to be maintained per institutional sterilization and inspection standards.
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