Macintosh Laryngoscope blade F/O, Fix/T 150mm,#5

Clinical Application

Macintosh curved blades are used to obtain a line of sight to the glottic opening for orotracheal intubation via direct laryngoscopy. The #5, 150 mm length is intended for larger adult patients or situations where a longer blade is required to pass beyond a large tongue or deep oral cavity anatomy. Integrated fiber‑optic illumination provides a focused light path along the blade flange to improve visualization of the epiglottis and vocal cords and reduce shadowing during tube placement. This configuration is suitable for use in operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units, and procedural suites where reusable blades are preferred.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curvature is designed to lift the epiglottis indirectly by cranially displacing the base of the tongue, facilitating exposure of the glottic inlet while minimizing soft tissue trauma. The 150 mm length and size #5 profile extend reach for larger adult anatomy. A fixed fiber‑optic illumination (F/O, Fix/T) supplies continuous light along the blade body, improving visualization without reliance on a bulb mounted at the blade tip. The smooth, contoured flange guides the endotracheal tube during insertion while the curved geometry helps maintain a midline approach to the vocal cords.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Macintosh laryngoscope blade
• Model: Macintosh curved pattern
• Configuration: Integrated fiber‑optic illumination, fixed (Fix/T)
• Size / length: #5, 150 mm
• Intended use: Direct laryngoscopy and adult orotracheal intubation
• Construction: Reusable stainless steel with integrated fiber‑optic components

Material & Construction

Constructed in durable stainless steel for repeated use and reprocessing. The illumination is provided by integrated fiber‑optic components routed along the blade body to deliver consistent, shadow‑reducing light at the oropharyngeal field. Surface finishes are polished to facilitate cleaning and reduce bioburden adherence. Designed for reusable clinical workflows and compatible with standard reprocessing procedures for reusable laryngoscope blades.

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