Clinical Application
Macintosh curved blades are used for direct laryngoscopy to expose the glottic opening and facilitate orotracheal intubation. A set containing sizes #1, #2 (90 mm), and #3 covers a broad range of airway anatomies, allowing clinicians to select the appropriate blade length and curvature for pediatric through adult patients. These blades are suitable for use in the operating room, emergency department, intensive care unit, and procedural suites where rapid, reliable visualization of the airway is required.
Design & Configuration
The Macintosh curve is designed to sit in the vallecula and indirectly lift the epiglottis to provide a line of sight to the vocal cords. Having three contiguous sizes in one set allows clinicians to escalate or de-escalate blade length quickly when encountering difficult anatomy. The curved geometry reduces the need for extreme head extension and permits controlled manipulation of the tongue and epiglottis during intubation attempts. Blade length differences affect reach and view; the included #2 (90 mm) provides a mid-range option between the shorter #1 and the longer #3.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Macintosh (curved) blade
- Configuration: Set of three blades
- Sizes included: #1; #2 (90 mm); #3
- Primary use: Direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation
- Construction: Reusable stainless steel
Material & Construction
Blades are manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel engineered for durability and repeated reprocessing. The reusable construction supports standard sterilization workflows and is intended for repeated clinical use when maintained according to institutional reprocessing 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