Clinical Application
This set provides three conventional Macintosh curved blades to support direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation across a range of patient sizes. The included sizes allow clinicians to select an appropriately sized blade for neonates/infants (#1), pediatric/small adult patients (#2, 90 mm blade length), and average adults (#3), helping ensure optimal visualization of the glottic inlet during routine airway management and planned intubation procedures.
Design & Configuration
The Macintosh blade’s curvature is designed to be positioned in the vallecula to lift the epiglottis indirectly, improving exposure of the vocal cords while minimizing trauma to the epiglottis itself. A set containing sizes #1, #2 and #3 provides flexibility in emergent and elective airway situations and reduces the need to improvise when patient anatomy varies. Conventional construction emphasizes robust geometry and smooth transitions to facilitate insertion, tongue displacement and atraumatic manipulation in oropharyngeal anatomy.
Instrument Specifications
- Set contents: 3 Macintosh curved blades — #1, #2 (90 mm), #3
- Blade pattern: Curved Macintosh geometry for indirect epiglottis elevation
- Clinical use: Direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation
- Reusable design suitable for reprocessing between cases
- Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel
Material & Construction
Blades are formed from surgical‑grade stainless steel with polished surfaces and smoothly contoured edges to facilitate atraumatic insertion and efficient cleaning. The set is intended for repeated clinical use with routine cleaning and sterilization practices for reusable stainless‑steel instruments.
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