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Robertshaw Optic Blades, English Profile, Size 1

AL-1413-1 · 113mm · Infant

The Robertshaw blade has a straight tongue with a gentle curve near the tip. It is designed to lift the epiglottis indirectly. More

  • 1Blade number
  • 113mmSize
  • InfantDescription
  • ISO 7376Green system

Overview

About the Robertshaw 1 blade, English profile

The Robertshaw blade has a straight tongue with a gentle curve near the tip. It is designed to lift the epiglottis indirectly. The flange is extended to the left. The blade was designed for infants and children. It may be useful for nasotracheal intubation because it allows a Magill forceps to be introduced with a minimum loss of view.

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 1 only: 113mm, described in our catalogue as Infant. Order it with code AL-1413-1. It is one of 2 sizes of the Robertshaw Optic Blades, English Profile (AL-1413).

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, 95mm to 113mm

  1. 0 95mm Neonate
  2. 1 113mm Infant
Photo: blade on a handle

Sizes and codes

All 2 sizes of this blade

Every size has its own page and its own code. Use the code when you ask for a price.

Robertshaw Optic Blades, English Profile: codes, blade numbers and sizes
CodeDescriptionBlade numberSizePage
AL-1413-0 Neonate 0 95mm Open size 0
AL-1413-1 Infant 1 113mm This page

Specifications

Technical details of AL-1413-1

From our catalogue, Premium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III.

Identification

ProductRobertshaw Optic Blades, English Profile
Product codeAL-1413
Size codeAL-1413-1
Blade number1
Size113mm
DescriptionInfant
CategoryReusable Special Blades
PatternRobertshaw, straight blade
ProfileEnglish

Light

Light systemFiber optic, green system
Light guideFiber optic light guide
Light sourceIn 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

MaterialStainless steel
UseReusable
SterilisationAutoclavable at 134 °C for 5 minutes (reusable range)

Standard and fit

StandardMade to comply with ISO 7376 (reusable range)
Handle fitGreen-system handles made to ISO 7376
Conventional handlesNot designed to fit (different fitting)

Origin

ManufacturerLong Life Surgical Industries
Made inSialkot, Pakistan
Making laryngoscopes since1981
CataloguePremium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III, page 39

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

  • 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.

Reprocessing reusable laryngoscopes

  1. 01Clean the blade after each use, as described in the instructions for use (IFU).
  2. 02Remove the light guide if it needs to be cleaned or sterilised on its own: it can be autoclaved separately.
  3. 03Steam sterilise (autoclave) at 134 °C for 5 minutes.
  4. 04The blade is made for 2,000 to 3,000 autoclave cycles at maximum light output.

Questions

Questions about AL-1413-1

What size is AL-1413-1?

AL-1413-1 is the Robertshaw Optic Blades, English Profile, blade number 1, 113mm. The catalogue describes this size as Infant.

Which sizes of the Robertshaw Optic Blades, English Profile are available?

There are 2 sizes: size 0 (Neonate, 95mm, code AL-1413-0), size 1 (Infant, 113mm, code AL-1413-1).

What is the Robertshaw blade, English profile?

The Robertshaw blade has a straight tongue with a gentle curve near the tip. It is designed to lift the epiglottis indirectly. The flange is extended to the left. The blade was designed for infants and children. It may be useful for nasotracheal intubation because it allows a Magill forceps to be introduced with a minimum loss of view.

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 (reusable range). 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-1413-1 with quantities and your country. Our export team replies within one working day with prices and lead times. Evaluation samples are available on request.

Documents

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