Clinical Application
This spare insert restores illumination and functional integrity to a Guedel-style fiber-optic laryngoscope blade used for direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. It is intended for use in anesthesia, emergency medicine, intensive care, and procedural suites where reliable light transmission and blade geometry are required for visualization of the glottis during airway management. Keeping a spare insert on hand minimizes device downtime and supports continuous clinical readiness.
Design & Configuration
The insert is sized at 95 mm for a #2 Guedel blade—commonly used for smaller adult or pediatric airways—and is configured to align with the internal light channel of Guedel-style fiber-optic blades. The replaceable insert design allows facilities to service worn or damaged fiber-optic assemblies without replacing the entire blade, preserving blade curvature, flange geometry, and tactile familiarity for the operator while restoring consistent illumination.
Instrument Specifications
- Spare replacement insert for Guedel-style laryngoscope blades
- Fiber-optic / illuminated configuration (F/O/I/T)
- Size: #2; length: 95 mm
- Intended for direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation
- Reusable component designed for periodic replacement to maintain illumination performance
Material & Construction
The insert features a stainless steel construction for durability and compatibility with routine decontamination and sterilization processes, combined with integrated fiber-optic illumination components to transmit light from the handle to the distal blade edge. The modular design facilitates replacement of the light-transmission element while retaining the primary blade body.
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