Spare Insert for Amer. Mac. Laryngoscope F/O/I/T #1 66mm

Clinical Application

This spare Macintosh insert provides the curved blade geometry used to elevate the epiglottis and expose the glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy for tracheal intubation. Sized at #1 (66 mm), it is intended for use in neonates and small infants and pairs with compatible Macintosh handle assemblies that accept fiber-optic illumination. Keeping spare inserts on hand minimizes device downtime in operating rooms, pediatric anesthesia, and emergency airway carts.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curvature is designed to fit in the vallecula and indirectly lift the epiglottis to optimize the line of sight to the vocal cords. This insert includes an integrated channel for fiber-optic illumination (F/O), which transmits light from the handle to the blade tip to enhance visualization without an exposed bulb. The replaceable blade design allows rapid swap-out for inspection, repair, or sterilization cycles without replacing the entire laryngoscope assembly.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Spare Macintosh laryngoscope insert (replacement blade)
• Pattern: American Macintosh (Mac)
• Size: #1 (66 mm)
• Illumination compatibility: Fiber-optic (F/O) channel for handle-supplied light
• Typical use: Direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in neonates/small infants
• Construction: Stainless steel with integrated fiber-optic pathway
• Reusable: Designed for repeated use with appropriate sterilization

Material & Construction

The blade body is constructed of surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and provide corrosion resistance. Integrated fiber-optic components route illumination from a compatible handle to the blade tip for clear visualization without an exposed incandescent bulb. The removable insert format facilitates routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.

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