Macintosh Laryngoscope blade F/O, Fix/T 65mm, #0

Clinical Application

This Macintosh FO blade, size #0 (65 mm), is intended for direct laryngoscopy in neonates and small infants. The curved Macintosh geometry is used to position the blade in the vallecula to indirectly lift the epiglottis and expose the glottic opening for endotracheal intubation. The fiber-optic illumination improves visualization of the laryngeal inlet in low-light or constrained airway scenarios commonly encountered in NICU, pediatric anesthesia, emergency, and ambulatory settings.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curved profile provides familiar clinical handling for indirect epiglottic elevation, minimizing anterior displacement of the airway. Integrated fiber-optic illumination routes light along the dorsal aspect of the blade and terminates near the tip to provide focused, shadow-reducing light at the glottic plane without adding substantial bulk to the blade edge. The size #0, 65 mm length offers an appropriately short working length for neonatal anatomy while preserving the Macintosh curvature for ease of technique transfer between pediatric sizes.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Macintosh (curved) blade
• Size: #0
• Length: 65 mm
• Illumination: FO (fiber-optic) integrated
• Typical use: Neonatal/infant direct laryngoscopy and intubation
• Reusable: Yes; designed for clinical reprocessing

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel with an integrated fiber-optic illumination bundle. The materials and finish are selected to withstand standard hospital reprocessing cycles, including steam sterilization, and to maintain a smooth surface for atraumatic tissue contact and reliable cleaning.

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