Clinical Application
This set provides a practical range of Macintosh curved blades to support airway management across patient populations. The included sizes span pediatric to adult use: size #2 (78 mm) for smaller pediatric/young-adult airways and sizes #3 and #4 for typical adult intubation. Intended for direct laryngoscopy, these blades enable visualization of the glottic opening and facilitate orotracheal tube placement in operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units and ambulatory surgery centers.
Design & Configuration
The Macintosh blade’s curved geometry is optimized to follow the tongue’s contour and to engage the vallecula, allowing indirect elevation of the epiglottis to expose the vocal cords. Blade length differences affect insertion depth and tongue displacement: shorter blades reduce intraoral crowding in smaller patients while longer blades provide improved reach in adult anatomy. Providing sizes #2, #3 and #4 in one set gives clinical teams ready access to appropriate blade length for rapid role-up or changing patient conditions.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Macintosh curved blade
- Set configuration: 3 blades — sizes #2 (78 mm), #3, #4
- Clinical use: Direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation
- Construction: Reusable stainless steel blades
Material & Construction
Blades are constructed in durable medical-grade stainless steel for repeated clinical use and reprocessing. The design supports routine sterilization and autoclave reprocessing consistent with reusable surgical instruments. Intended for use with standard laryngoscope handles to provide secure mounting during laryngoscopy.
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