Clinical Application
This set provides a matched series of Macintosh curved blades for direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation across a range of patient sizes. Smaller blades (#1) are used for pediatric and small-adult airways, mid-size (#2, 78 mm) for adolescents and average adults, and larger blades (#3–#4) for adult and large-adult airways. The curved Mac geometry permits indirect elevation of the epiglottis via the vallecula to expose the glottic opening, supporting routine and semi-urgent airway management in operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and emergency settings.
Design & Configuration
The Macintosh curvature is optimized to engage the vallecula and transmit gentle lifting force to expose the vocal cords while minimizing direct epiglottic manipulation. Fiber-optic illumination integrated to the blade profile improves visualization along the blade axis, reducing shadows and assisting in line-of-sight during intubation. Offering a set of incremental blade sizes enables clinicians to select the correct curvature and length for patient anatomy, improving first-pass success and reducing soft-tissue trauma associated with repeated attempts.
Instrument Specifications
- Set composition: four Macintosh curved blades — sizes #1, #2 (78 mm), #3, #4
- Illumination: fiber-optic (F/O) illumination integrated to blade
- Blade geometry: Macintosh (curved) pattern for vallecular lift
- Primary use: direct laryngoscopy and facilitation of endotracheal intubation
- Reusable construction designed for routine clinical reprocessing
Material & Construction
Blades are manufactured in durable, medical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and standard reprocessing. Fiber-optic components provide continuous, shadow-reducing illumination along the blade edge, improving visualization without relying on external bulb assemblies. The set is intended for reuse following validated cleaning, inspection, and sterilization 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