Clinical Application
This spare fiber-optic insert restores illumination for a Miller size 2 straight laryngoscope blade, improving visualization of the glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation. Size 2 (130 mm) is commonly used for pediatric and small-child airways; maintaining reliable light transmission is essential for efficient, atraumatic intubation and airway assessment in these patients.
Design & Configuration
The insert is configured to seat into the Miller #2 blade housing and provide a continuous light path along the blade's working surface. A dedicated fiber-optic light guide concentrates and transmits illumination to the distal blade region, helping to reduce shadows and improve visibility of the epiglottis and vocal cords. The straight Miller geometry is intended to directly lift the epiglottis rather than rely on indirect elevation, and a properly fitted insert preserves the blade's intended profile and clinical performance.
Instrument Specifications
- Spare insert for Miller straight laryngoscope blade
- Size: 130 mm, corresponds to Miller #2
- Fiber-optic illumination component for integration with compatible blade housing
- Intended for reusable clinical inventory and replacement of worn or damaged light inserts
Material & Construction
The component contains a fiber-optic light guide designed to deliver illumination to the distal blade edge. The insert is constructed for repeated installation and reprocessing; its housing is engineered to maintain optical alignment and secure fit within the blade body to ensure consistent light output across procedures.
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