Laryngoscopes Manufactured in Our Own Factory
Anesthesia departments, ambulance and retrieval services, veterinary clinics, teaching hospitals and medical distributors are the regular buyers here. The catalog runs from neonatal straight blades through adult curved blades to handles sized for gloved hands or smaller palms, with fiber optic light channels where a bright cool light path is preferred and lamp sockets where a serviceable bulb is easier to keep in stock. Blades are pressed, welded and ground in house, the flange and web are formed on our own tooling, and each blade is fitted to a reference handle and light checked before satin finishing and final inspection.
Macintosh sizes 3 and 4 and Miller sizes 2 and 3 cover most routine adult lists, while sizes 00, 0 and 1 serve neonatal and infant airways. Handle bodies take C or AA cells depending on length, and knurling is cut deep so grip holds with wet gloves. Blades are reusable and fully autoclavable at 134 degrees C, and handles are processed with the battery module removed. Items are sold as individual blades, individual handles or as boxed sets with a case.
Popular Products in Laryngoscopes
Also available in this category: Miller Conventional Laryngoscope Blades, Reusable LED Light Lamp, Macintosh Conventional Laryngoscope Blades, Reusable LED Light L.
Choosing the Right Laryngoscopes
Selecting Blade Size for the Patient
Blade length should reach the vallecula or lift the epiglottis without pressing on the upper teeth. Macintosh 3 fits most adult women and smaller men, Macintosh 4 suits larger adults and long necks, and Macintosh 2 covers older children. On the straight side, Miller 0 and 1 serve neonates and infants, Miller 2 covers small children, and Miller 3 is the adult option. Stock one size either side of your usual choice.
Curved Macintosh or Straight Miller
The curved Macintosh blade sits in the vallecula and lifts the epiglottis indirectly, which gives room to pass a tube and is the usual first choice for routine adult intubation. The straight Miller blade lifts the epiglottis directly, which helps in neonates, infants and patients with a long floppy epiglottis or anterior larynx. Departments that intubate across all age groups normally carry both types on every trolley.
Fiber Optic or Conventional Bulb Illumination
Fiber optic blades carry the light source in the handle and deliver it through a bundle, giving even illumination at the tip with no lamp in the mouth and nothing to unscrew during processing. Conventional blades hold a small lamp in a socket on the blade, which is cheap to replace and simple to troubleshoot. Choose fiber optic for high volume theatre use and conventional where field servicing and low cost matter most.
Why Buy Laryngoscopes from ADAS Instruments
- Bought at source. Blades and handles come from our own press shop, keeping unit cost down on volume orders.
- Documented quality. Made under ISO 13485 certification and CE marked for distribution in Europe.
- Corrosion resistant. German surgical grade stainless steel throughout, satin finished to reduce reflection.
- Label it your way. Handle and blade marking, your catalog references and your packaging on small runs.
- Patterns to request. Send a drawing, photograph or sample blade and we tool up a matching version.
- Reliable transit. DHL and FedEx move consignments to the USA, UK, Europe, Australia and the Gulf in roughly 3 to 5 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which laryngoscope blade size suits an average adult?
A Macintosh size 3 handles most adult women and smaller men, while a size 4 gives extra reach in larger adults, tall patients and long necks. On straight blades, Miller 3 is the adult equivalent. Keeping a size 3 and a size 4 curved blade plus one straight blade on each trolley covers the great majority of routine and unexpected adult intubations.
Will your blades fit handles we already own?
They should, provided your handles use the green system hook-on fitting, which is the common international standard for reusable laryngoscopes and the fitting we cut on every blade and handle. Blades and handles from this range therefore interchange with existing stock built to that same standard. Confirm the fitting on your current handles when ordering and we will check compatibility before dispatch.
Can laryngoscope blades be autoclaved?
Yes. Blades in this range are reusable stainless steel and fully autoclavable at 134 degrees C. Clean and dry them promptly after use, paying attention to the light channel or lamp socket and the hook-on hinge. Handles are processed with the batteries and battery module removed according to your department protocol, then reassembled and function checked before the set is returned to the trolley.
Do you supply laryngoscope sets for hospital tenders and distributors?
Yes. Tender and wholesale enquiries are welcome, and we quote on complete sets, individual blades or handles alone. Sets can be configured with the blade sizes your specification calls for, packed in a case, and marked with your own brand and catalog codes. Send the tender schedule and we will price it directly from the factory with lead times confirmed.
Request a Quote or a Custom Instrument
Tell us the pattern, size and finish you need and we will send a factory price list the same working day. Email adas.surgical@gmail.com. Wholesale, distributor and hospital tender enquiries are welcome.