Macintosh Laryngoscope blade F/O, Fix/T 78mm, #2

Clinical Application

This curved Macintosh blade is sized and shaped to facilitate indirect elevation of the epiglottis to expose the glottic inlet during direct laryngoscopy. The #2 / 78 mm configuration is commonly used for pediatric patients and smaller adults, and is appropriate for elective and urgent airway management in operating rooms, emergency departments, and ambulatory surgery centers. Integrated fiber-optic illumination provides a bright, focused light path along the blade to assist visualization in confined oral cavities and varied OR lighting conditions.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh geometry uses a gently curved flange to lift the epiglottis indirectly when advanced into the vallecula, a technique familiar to most anesthesiologists and airway clinicians. The 78 mm length corresponds to a size #2 curvature, providing the reach and blade profile suited to smaller anatomy while maintaining the standard Macintosh blade ergonomics. The fiber-optic (F/O) feature transmits light toward the blade tip for improved line-of-sight illumination. The Fix/T designation indicates a fixed-style attachment designed to couple the blade to a compatible handle/lighting interface.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Laryngoscope blade
• Pattern / model: Macintosh
• Configuration: Fiber-optic (F/O), Fix/T attachment
• Length or size: 78 mm, size #2
• Tip / jaw pattern: Curved Macintosh blade
• Typical surgical use: Direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation
• Material / construction: Reusable surgical-grade stainless steel with integrated fiber-optic illumination

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and reusability. The blade incorporates fiber-optic light transmission to deliver illumination along the blade edge. Designed for routine sterilization and repeated clinical use.

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