MacFlex 4 · 155mm · AL-1405-4
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MacFlex Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blades, Size 4
AL-1405-4 · 155mm · Large Adult
These blades have a flexible tip that is controlled by a lever attached to the proximal end of the blade. When the lever is pushed toward the handle, the tip of the blade is flexed. More
- 4Blade number
- 155mmSize
- Large AdultDescription
- ISO 7376Green system
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- Made in our own factory in Sialkot since 1981
Overview
About the MacFlex 4 blade, flexible tip
These blades have a flexible tip that is controlled by a lever attached to the proximal end of the blade. When the lever is pushed toward the handle, the tip of the blade is flexed. This laryngoscope may be helpful when a difficult intubation is encountered. It may be especially useful in patients with minimal neck movement. External laryngeal pressure may further improve the view. However, it will not always improve the view and may worsen it. Even if the blade does not improve the view of the larynx, it may improve the likelihood of successful intubation by elevating the epiglottis. In some patients in whom the view is satisfactory with the Macintosh blade, use of the Flexible tip blade may make the view worse.
Reusable laryngoscope blade to view the larynx during tracheal intubation. The light sits in the handle and travels through the glass fiber optic light guide to the tip of the blade.
This page is for size 4 only: 155mm, described in our catalogue as Large Adult. Order it with code AL-1405-4. It is one of 3 sizes of the MacFlex Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blades (AL-1405).
Key features
- Flexible tip, controlled by a lever attached to the proximal end of the blade.
- Push the lever toward the handle to flex the tip of the blade.
- Fiber optic green system, made to comply with ISO 7376.
- Autoclavable at 134 °C for 5 minutes.
Size numbers are not fully standardised between makers, so compare the size in millimetres when you replace blades from another brand. Our blade size guide explains the typical patient group for each size. The choice of blade is always a clinical decision.
Sizes in this range, 105mm to 155mm
Sizes and codes
All 3 sizes of this blade
Every size has its own page and its own code. Use the code when you ask for a price.
| Code | Description | Blade number | Size | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-1405-2 | Child | 2 | 105mm | Open size 2 |
| AL-1405-3 | Medium Adult | 3 | 130mm | Open size 3 |
| AL-1405-4 | Large Adult | 4 | 155mm | This page |
Specifications
Technical details of AL-1405-4
From our catalogue, Premium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III.
Identification
| Product | MacFlex Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blades |
|---|---|
| Product code | AL-1405 |
| Size code | AL-1405-4 |
| Blade number | 4 |
| Size | 155mm |
| Description | Large Adult |
| Category | Fiber Optic Green System Reusable Blades |
| Pattern | MacFlex, curved blade with a flexible tip |
| Tip | Flexible, controlled by a lever |
Light
| Light system | Fiber optic, green system |
|---|---|
| Light guide | Glass fiber optic, removable. It can be autoclaved separately. |
| Light source | In the handle (LED or xenon, depending on the handle) |
| LED lamp life (LED handles) | 50,000 hours |
| Continuous operation (LED handles) | 2 hours |
| Light at the blade tip (LED handles) | 8,000 to 10,000 lux |
Material and reprocessing
| Material | Non-magnetic stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Use | Reusable |
| Sterilisation | Autoclavable at 134 °C for 5 minutes |
| Autoclave cycles | 2,000 to 3,000 cycles at maximum light output |
Standard and fit
| Standard | Made to comply with ISO 7376 |
|---|---|
| Handle fit | Compatible with green-system handles made to ISO 7376 |
| Conventional handles | Not designed to fit (different fitting) |
Origin
| Manufacturer | Long Life Surgical Industries |
|---|---|
| Made in | Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Making laryngoscopes since | 1981 |
| Catalogue | Premium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III, page 6 |
Compatibility
Fits green-system handles
The blade is made to comply with ISO 7376, the international standard for laryngoscopes, and uses the fiber optic green-system fitting. It fits green-system handles made to ISO 7376, from us or from another maker.
It is not designed for conventional handles: a conventional blade carries a small lamp near its tip, while a green-system blade takes its light from a lamp or LED in the handle. Read ISO 7376 and the green system explained.
Handles in our green-system range
Battery Handles Fiber Optic Xenon, Stainless SteelAL-1451 · 5 sizes · See the handle
Battery Handles Fiber Optic Xenon, Brass Chrome PlatedAL-1452 · 5 sizes · See the handle
Battery Handles Fiber Optic LED, Stainless SteelAL-1453 · 5 sizes · See the handle
Battery Handles Fiber Optic LED, Brass Chrome PlatedAL-1454 · 5 sizes · See the handle
Spare part Replacement LampsAL-1455 · 4 codes · Spare part
- LED lamp life with LED handles: 50,000 hours
- Continuous operation with LED handles: 2 hours
- Light at the blade tip with LED handles: 8,000 to 10,000 lux
LED or xenon? Compare the two light sources.
Care and reprocessing
Made to be used again and again
Reusable blades are cleaned and steam sterilised between patients. Always follow the instructions for use (IFU) and your hospital's validated process.
- 01Clean the blade after each use, as described in the instructions for use (IFU).
- 02Remove the light guide if it needs to be cleaned or sterilised on its own: it can be autoclaved separately.
- 03Steam sterilise (autoclave) at 134 °C for 5 minutes.
- 04Check that the lever and the flexible tip move freely before each use.
Questions
Questions about AL-1405-4
What size is AL-1405-4?
AL-1405-4 is the MacFlex Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blades, blade number 4, 155mm. The catalogue describes this size as Large Adult.
Which sizes of the MacFlex Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blades are available?
There are 3 sizes: size 2 (Child, 105mm, code AL-1405-2), size 3 (Medium Adult, 130mm, code AL-1405-3), size 4 (Large Adult, 155mm, code AL-1405-4).
What is the MacFlex blade, flexible tip?
These blades have a flexible tip that is controlled by a lever attached to the proximal end of the blade. When the lever is pushed toward the handle, the tip of the blade is flexed. This laryngoscope may be helpful when a difficult intubation is encountered. It may be especially useful in patients with minimal neck movement. External laryngeal pressure may further improve the view. However, it will not always improve the view and may worsen it. Even if the blade does not improve the view of the larynx, it may improve the likelihood of successful intubation by elevating the epiglottis. In some patients in whom the view is satisfactory with the Macintosh blade, use of the Flexible tip blade may make the view worse.
Which handles fit this blade?
It is a fiber optic green-system blade, made to comply with ISO 7376, so it fits green-system handles made to ISO 7376. In our own range: Battery Handles Fiber Optic Xenon, Stainless Steel, Battery Handles Fiber Optic Xenon, Brass Chrome Plated, Battery Handles Fiber Optic LED, Stainless Steel, Battery Handles Fiber Optic LED, Brass Chrome Plated.
Does it fit a conventional laryngoscope handle?
No. Green-system (fiber optic) and conventional laryngoscopes use different fittings and light positions, so their blades and handles are not designed to work together. Use a green-system handle.
How is the blade sterilised?
It is reusable. Autoclavable at 134 °C for 5 minutes, for 2,000 to 3,000 cycles at maximum light output. The light guide is removable and can be autoclaved separately. Follow the instructions for use (IFU).
Where is it made?
In our own factory in Sialkot, Pakistan. Long Life Surgical Industries has made laryngoscopes since 1981.
How do I get a price or samples?
Add it to your enquiry list, or send us the code AL-1405-4 with quantities and your country. Our export team replies within one working day with prices and lead times. Evaluation samples are available on request.
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