Clinical Application
Size #3 and 111 mm working length make this blade suitable for routine adult airway management where direct laryngoscopy is indicated. The integrated fiber optic illumination improves visualization of the oropharynx and glottic opening during endotracheal tube placement, reducing reliance on separate external light sources. This configuration is used in operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and emergency airway settings for primary intubation and for situations where reliable blade illumination is required.
Design & Configuration
The blade’s geometry is designed to displace the tongue and create a direct line of sight to the glottis when used in conventional direct laryngoscopy technique. The F/O (fiber optic) illumination provides a continuous, focused light transmission along the blade, improving mucosal contrast and minimizing shadowing in the oropharynx. The Fix/T designation indicates a fixed fiber assembly, which reduces moving optical connections and simplifies setup.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Laryngoscope blade
- Pattern / model: Guedel Neagus
- Configuration: F/O (fiber optic) illumination; Fix/T (fixed) assembly
- Length / size: 111 mm, size #3
- Typical surgical use: Direct laryngoscopy and facilitation of endotracheal intubation
- Material / construction: Stainless steel blade with integrated fiber optic light channel
- Reusable: Yes — designed for repeat sterilization and clinical reuse
Material & Construction
The blade is constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. Illumination is provided by integrated fiber optic components routed through the blade to deliver consistent light at the distal working area. The assembly is intended for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard sterilization processes for reusable stainless steel airway instruments.
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