Macintosh Laryngoscope blade F/O, Fix/T 134mm, #4

Clinical Application

Curved Macintosh blade size #4 is a large adult blade used to facilitate indirect elevation of the epiglottis by positioning the blade tip in the vallecula. Its 134 mm length and standard Macintosh curvature provide the reach and geometry commonly required for routine or difficult adult oral intubations performed in the operating room, emergency department, intensive care unit, or prehospital settings. Integrated fiber‑optic illumination improves distal illumination of the glottic inlet, aiding visualization during endotracheal tube placement.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curved geometry creates an indirect lifting vector that exposes the vocal cords without directly lifting the epiglottis, which many clinicians find advantageous for visualization in adult airways. The size #4 offers increased blade length and depth for larger anatomy. Fiber‑optic (F/O) illumination delivers light to the distal blade edge, reducing shadowing compared with proximal light sources and improving line-of-sight during laryngoscopy. The product designation includes Fix/T mounting to identify the blade's handle-attachment style as provided by the manufacturer.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Macintosh curved blade
• Size: #4
• Length: 134 mm
• Illumination: Fiber‑optic (F/O) light transmission to distal blade
• Mounting: Fix/T attachment (as supplied)
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel for durability and repeated use. Integrated fiber‑optic components provide distal illumination; these optical elements require appropriate handling and validated reprocessing procedures to maintain performance. The blade is intended for reuse and is compatible with standard sterilization workflows for stainless steel surgical instruments when reprocessed according to facility 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