Clinical Application
This small battery handle supplies power and focused illumination to fiber-optic blades and attachments used in laryngoscopy, airway management, and minor ENT procedures. The integrated halogen lamp couples light into the fiber-optic channel of compatible blades to produce bright, white illumination at the distal tip—helpful in routine and difficult intubations, clinic-based airway assessments, and procedures performed in small or confined operative fields where a compact light source is preferred.
Design & Configuration
The compact small-handle configuration concentrates the lamp and battery assembly in an ergonomic cylindrical housing to improve balance and control when paired with fiber-optic blades. The halogen lamp is positioned to couple directly into the blade's fiber-optic receptor, maximizing light transmission and minimizing heat transfer to the blade. A small-diameter handle reduces bulk at the clinician's hand and is advantageous in pediatric or limited-space applications and for clinicians who prefer a lightweight, maneuverable grip.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: Battery-powered handle designed for fiber-optic (F/O) blades and attachments
- Size/Pattern: Small handle configuration
- Illumination: Integrated halogen lamp for fiber-optic coupling
- Construction: Metal housing with internal lamp assembly and electrical contacts
- Use: Provides portable, direct illumination for laryngoscopy, ENT, and airway procedures
- Reusable: Intended for repeated clinical use with appropriate reprocessing
Material & Construction
Constructed with a durable surgical-grade metal housing to withstand clinical handling. The illumination system employs a halogen bulb positioned to transfer light into a fiber-optic receptor on the attached blade or instrument. Designed for reusable use; follow intended reprocessing protocols for surgical instruments and non-sterile lamp housings as applicable.
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