Clinical Application
This Macintosh blade set is intended for direct laryngoscopy to facilitate visualization of the glottic opening and placement of an endotracheal tube. The size #2 (90 mm) blade is commonly used for smaller adult and pediatric airways, providing a balance between reach and control for anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, and airway teams in the operating room, emergency department, and intensive care unit. Offering multiple blades in a set supports quick turnover between cases and a reliable spare blade during procedures.
Design & Configuration
The Macintosh curved geometry is designed to be placed in the vallecula to indirectly lift the epiglottis, exposing the vocal cords for intubation. The curved profile and atraumatic tip help minimize soft‑tissue trauma while providing a direct line of sight. Integrated fiber‑optic illumination delivers bright, shadow‑reducing light along the blade’s edge to improve visualization without reliance on an incandescent bulb located in the handle. A three‑piece set provides redundancy and efficient instrument management during high‑throughput clinical workflows.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Macintosh laryngoscope blade
- Pattern / model: Curved Macintosh blade
- Configuration: Fiber‑optic illumination; set of 3 blades
- Blade size: #2
- Blade length: 90 mm
- Typical use: Direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation for smaller adult/pediatric airways
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Blades are manufactured from medical‑grade stainless steel and incorporate an integrated fiber‑optic light channel to transmit illumination from the handle to the distal blade edge. The construction supports repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles typical in surgical and procedural settings. The fiber‑optic system provides consistent illumination without an exposed incandescent bulb at the blade tip.
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