Clinical Application
This medium battery handle is used as the power and grip module for conventional laryngoscopy during airway management. It provides the electrical source and mechanical coupling for blades that use an integrated illumination bulb, enabling direct visualization of the glottis during endotracheal intubation and routine airway assessment. The medium-length format suits a wide range of patient populations and clinical environments including operating rooms, emergency departments, ambulatory centers, and bedside procedures.
Design & Configuration
The medium-length configuration balances reach and maneuverability: it offers sufficient handle length for a secure, two-handed technique when needed while remaining compact for easy manipulation in constrained spaces. The handle contains the electrical contacts and switching mechanism required to energize bulbs in conventional blades and provides a secure mechanical interface to retain the blade during laryngoscopy. A medium handle is often preferred when clinicians want a compromise between a short handle's compactness and a long handle's increased leverage.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: Battery-powered laryngoscope handle (medium)
- Intended use: Supplies power and mechanical coupling for conventional blade illumination during direct laryngoscopy
- Length/size: Medium (medium-length handle)
- Construction: Corrosion-resistant metal housing with internal electrical contacts
- Reusable: Designed for repeated clinical use and reprocessing
Material & Construction
Constructed with a medical-grade, corrosion-resistant metal housing and internal electrical contacts to power conventional blades with integrated bulbs. The design emphasizes a robust mechanical coupling between handle and blade to maintain alignment and reliable electrical connection during use. The handle is intended for repeated cleaning and sterilization 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