Spare Insert for Amer. Mac. Laryngoscope F/O/I/T #0 65mm

Clinical Application

This spare insert is intended to restore or upgrade illumination and blade function for an American Macintosh laryngoscope pattern used during direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. Size #0 with a 65 mm length is sized for neonatal and small infant airway management where precise glottic exposure and controlled tongue displacement are required. Supplying a replacement insert allows continued use of an established laryngoscope handle and blade assembly without replacing the whole instrument.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curved profile is designed to lift the epiglottis indirectly by positioning the blade in the vallecula, providing a line-of-sight to the vocal cords during intubation. The fiber‑optic illumination configuration concentrates light along the blade edge to improve visualization in small airways while minimizing heat at the distal tip. A dedicated spare insert simplifies field replacement of worn or damaged illumination components and maintains consistent blade geometry critical to predictable laryngoscopic technique.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Spare illuminated insert for Macintosh laryngoscope
• Pattern: American Macintosh, size #0
• Size/Length: 65 mm
• Illumination: Fiber‑optic compatible insert
• Intended use: Neonatal/infant airway visualization and intubation
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed for clinical durability with a metal blade body and integrated fiber-optic illumination components to deliver consistent light transmission along the blade. The insert is designed for repeated clinical use and sterilization cycles when removed, cleaned, and processed according to facility 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