Spare Insert for Wisconsin Laryngoscope F/O/I/T #1 71mm

Clinical Application

This spare blade insert is intended as a replacement cutting/visualization element for Wisconsin laryngoscope systems used in pediatric airway management. The short, 71 mm #1 profile is appropriate for neonate and infant direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation, and provides a ready replacement to restore proper illumination and blade geometry when an existing insert is worn, damaged, or removed for maintenance. Maintaining a spare insert on the instrument cart reduces downtime in the operating room, emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, or neonatal unit.

Design & Configuration

The insert is configured to mate with Wisconsin laryngoscope handles and deliver consistent illumination along the blade edge via integrated fiber-optic components. The compact 71 mm length and narrow pediatric contour limit oropharyngeal tissue interference while allowing effective visualization of the glottic opening in small patients. The replacement insert form factor enables quick swap-out in sterile processing or at the bedside, restoring the laryngoscope’s optical and mechanical function without replacing the entire instrument.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Spare blade insert for Wisconsin laryngoscope
• Pattern / model: Wisconsin Laryngoscope F/O/I/T #1
• Configuration: Fiber-optic illuminated insert designed to couple with compatible handles
• Length / size: 71 mm (size #1)
• Typical use: Pediatric/infant direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation
• Material / construction: Stainless steel with integrated fiber-optic illumination components
• Reusable: Yes; suitable for routine cleaning and sterilization workflows

Material & Construction

The insert is manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated clinical use and sterilization cycles. Integrated fiber-optic components provide conduit-based illumination to the distal blade edge, improving visualization without relying on external light sources. The robust construction supports routine reprocessing and inspection in sterile processing departments.

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