Macintosh Laryngoscope Blade fibre optic #3, 108mm

Clinical Application

This curved Macintosh blade with integrated fiber optic illumination is intended for direct laryngoscopy to facilitate visualization of the glottic opening during orotracheal intubation. The #3 (108 mm) length is the common adult size, providing sufficient reach for routine adult airway management in operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units, and procedural suites. Used with appropriate technique (vallecular placement), the blade allows indirect elevation of the epiglottis to expose the vocal cords for endotracheal tube placement.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curvature is designed to seat in the vallecula so that gentle lifting transmits force to the epiglottis indirectly — a geometry that reduces the need for direct epiglottic manipulation and improves line-of-sight for many clinicians. The #3 blade length (108 mm) balances oral cavity clearance and reach for adult patients while maintaining ergonomic handling. Integrated fiber optic illumination provides continuous, collimated light along the blade profile to reduce shadowing and enhance visualization of oropharyngeal structures compared with non-illuminated blades.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Macintosh laryngoscope blade
• Pattern / model: Curved (Macintosh)
• Configuration: Fiber optic (F/O) illumination
• Size: #3 — 108 mm
• Primary use: Direct laryngoscopy for adult orotracheal intubation
• Construction: Polished stainless steel with integrated fiber optic channel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from polished stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The blade incorporates an integrated fiber optic illumination channel to transmit light from a compatible handle, providing consistent illumination across the blade length. Designed for reusable use and capable of being reprocessed according to facility sterilization protocols.

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