Macintosh Laryngoscope Blade fibre optic #1, 70mm

Clinical Application

This curved Macintosh blade is intended for direct laryngoscopy to obtain a line-of-sight view of the glottic opening and to facilitate placement of an endotracheal tube in neonatal and infant patients. The #1 size and 70 mm working length are selected to match shorter oral and pharyngeal anatomy, allowing controlled insertion and predictable positioning in the vallecula for indirect epiglottic lift. Typical clinical settings include operating rooms, emergency departments, pediatric intensive care units, and ambulatory surgery centers performing airway management on small patients.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curvature is designed to engage the vallecula and lift the epiglottis indirectly, creating a better view of the vocal cords with minimal manipulation. The 70 mm working length of this size #1 blade balances reach with maneuverability for small oral cavities. Integrated fibre optic illumination transmits light along the blade to the distal region, reducing shadowing and improving visualization compared with non-illuminated blades. A smooth, low-profile flange facilitates atraumatic insertion and minimizes soft-tissue obstruction of the visual axis.

Instrument Specifications

• Size: #1
• Length: 70 mm
• Pattern: Macintosh (curved)
• Illumination: fibre optic light path integrated to distal blade
• Material: stainless steel blade with fibre optic components
• Reusable: designed for repeated clinical use with appropriate reprocessing

Material & Construction

The blade is constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The integrated fibre optic components provide distal illumination without relying on a separate bulb at the blade tip, delivering a consistent light field along the visual axis. The instrument is intended for reusable use and should be inspected, cleaned, and sterilized according to facility protocols and manufacturer reprocessing instructions prior to each 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