Macintosh 4 · 160mm · AL-1203-4
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AL-1203-4 · 160mm · Large Adult
The Macintosh blade is one of the most popular blades. The tongue has a gentle curve that extends to the tip. More
- 4Blade number
- 160mmSize
- Large AdultDescription
- ISO 7376Conventional
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- Made in our own factory in Sialkot since 1981
Overview
About the Macintosh 4 blade, American profile
The Macintosh blade is one of the most popular blades. The tongue has a gentle curve that extends to the tip. In cross-section, the tongue, web, and flange form a reverse Z. The force, head extension and cervical spine movement is greater with the Macintosh blade than with the miller blades.
Reusable laryngoscope blade to view the larynx during tracheal intubation. The light comes from a lamp at the front of the blade, powered by the batteries in the handle. The blade is available with a standard vacuum lamp or an LED lamp.
This page is for size 4 only: 160mm, described in our catalogue as Large Adult. Order it with code AL-1203-4. It is one of 6 sizes of the Macintosh Conventional Blades, American Profile (AL-1203).
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, 80mm to 160mm
Sizes and codes
All 6 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-1203-0 | Neonate | 0 | 80mm | Open size 0 |
| AL-1203-1 | Infant | 1 | 90mm | Open size 1 |
| AL-1203-2 | Child | 2 | 108mm | Open size 2 |
| AL-1203-3 | Medium Adult | 3 | 130mm | Open size 3 |
| AL-1203-3.5 | Extra Medium Adult | 3.5 | 145mm | Open size 3.5 |
| AL-1203-4 | Large Adult | 4 | 160mm | This page |
Specifications
Technical details of AL-1203-4
From our catalogue, Premium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III.
Identification
| Product | Macintosh Conventional Blades, American Profile |
|---|---|
| Product code | AL-1203 |
| Size code | AL-1203-4 |
| Blade number | 4 |
| Size | 160mm |
| Description | Large Adult |
| Category | Reusable Special Blades |
| Pattern | Macintosh, curved blade |
| Profile | American |
Light
| Light system | Conventional: lamp at the front of the blade |
|---|---|
| Lamp options | Standard vacuum lamp (2.5V) or LED lamp |
| Standard lamp | 3000K, 2,000 lux, 2 hours operating time, 20 hours lamp life |
| LED lamp | 6500K, 8,000 lux, 2 hours operating time, 50,000 hours lamp life |
| Lamp replacement | At the front of the blade |
Material and reprocessing
| Material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Use | Reusable |
| Sterilisation | Autoclavable at 134 °C for 5 minutes (reusable range) |
Standard and fit
| Standard | Complies with ISO 7376 (reusable range) |
|---|---|
| Handle fit | Conventional laryngoscope handles |
| Green-system 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 36 |
Compatibility
Fits conventional handles
The whole range of conventional blades complies with ISO 7376, the international standard for laryngoscopes, and fits conventional laryngoscope handles made to ISO 7376.
The lamp sits at the front of the blade and gets its power from the batteries in the handle. It is not designed for green-system (fiber optic) handles, which carry the light source in the handle. Read ISO 7376 and the green system explained.
Handles in our conventional range
Battery Handles, Stainless SteelAL-1251 · 5 sizes · See the handle
Battery Handles, Brass Chrome PlatedAL-1252 · 5 sizes · See the handle
Spare part Replacement Lamp for Conventional LaryngoscopeAL-1253 · 4 codes · Spare part
- Standard lamp: 2,000 lux, 20 hours lamp life
- LED lamp: 8,000 lux, 50,000 hours lamp life
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).
- 02Steam sterilise (autoclave) at 134 °C for 5 minutes.
- 03The lamp is at the front of the blade and is easy to replace when needed.
- 04Check that the lamp lights before each use.
Questions
Questions about AL-1203-4
What size is AL-1203-4?
AL-1203-4 is the Macintosh Conventional Blades, American Profile, blade number 4, 160mm. The catalogue describes this size as Large Adult.
Which sizes of the Macintosh Conventional Blades, American Profile are available?
There are 6 sizes: size 0 (Neonate, 80mm, code AL-1203-0), size 1 (Infant, 90mm, code AL-1203-1), size 2 (Child, 108mm, code AL-1203-2), size 3 (Medium Adult, 130mm, code AL-1203-3), size 3.5 (Extra Medium Adult, 145mm, code AL-1203-3.5), size 4 (Large Adult, 160mm, code AL-1203-4).
What is the Macintosh blade, American profile?
The Macintosh blade is one of the most popular blades. The tongue has a gentle curve that extends to the tip. In cross-section, the tongue, web, and flange form a reverse Z. The force, head extension and cervical spine movement is greater with the Macintosh blade than with the miller blades.
Which handles fit this blade?
It is a conventional blade, and the whole range complies with ISO 7376, so it fits conventional laryngoscope handles. In our own range: Battery Handles, Stainless Steel, Battery Handles, Brass Chrome Plated.
Does it fit a fiber optic (green-system) handle?
No. Conventional and green-system (fiber optic) laryngoscopes use different fittings and light positions: a conventional blade has its own lamp, a green-system blade takes light from the handle. Use a conventional handle.
How is the blade sterilised?
It is reusable. Autoclavable at 134 °C for 5 minutes (reusable range). Remove the lamp before reprocessing if the instructions for use (IFU) ask for it; lamps are replaced at the front of the blade. 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-1203-4 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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