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Reusable Special Blades

Wis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile

AL-1209 · 4 sizes · 65mm to 115mm

The Wis-Hipple is also a modified Wisconsin blade. The tongue is straight, and the flange is large and circular. More

  • 4Sizes
  • 00 to 1.5Blade numbers
  • ISO 7376Conventional
  • 134 °CAutoclavable
Choose your size: 4 sizes, each with its own page

Sizes and codes

Choose your size

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

Wis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile: codes, blade numbers and sizes
CodeDescriptionBlade numberSizePage
AL-1209-00 Premature 00 65mm Open size 00
AL-1209-0 Neonate 0 76mm Open size 0
AL-1209-1 Infant 1 102mm Open size 1
AL-1209-1.5 Small Child 1.5 115mm Open size 1.5

Overview

About the Wis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile

The Wis-Hipple is also a modified Wisconsin blade. The tongue is straight, and the flange is large and circular. Compared with the Wisconsin blade, the flange is straighter and runs parallel to the tongue and the tip is wider. It is designed primarily for use in infants.

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.

The range runs from size 00 (65mm, Premature) to size 1.5 (115mm, Small Child). Every size has its own code and its own page.

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.

Photo: blade on a handle

Specifications

Technical details

From our catalogue, Premium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III.

Identification

ProductWis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile
Product codeAL-1209
Size codesAL-1209-00 to AL-1209-1.5
Blade numbers00 to 1.5 (4 sizes)
Sizes65mm to 115mm
CategoryReusable Special Blades
PatternWis-Hipple, straight blade
ProfileAmerican

Light

Light systemConventional: lamp at the front of the blade
Lamp optionsStandard vacuum lamp (2.5V) or LED lamp
Standard lamp3000K, 2,000 lux, 2 hours operating time, 20 hours lamp life
LED lamp6500K, 8,000 lux, 2 hours operating time, 50,000 hours lamp life
Lamp replacementAt the front of the blade

Material and reprocessing

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

Standard and fit

StandardComplies with ISO 7376 (reusable range)
Handle fitConventional laryngoscope handles
Green-system handlesNot designed to fit (different fitting)

Origin

ManufacturerLong Life Surgical Industries
Made inSialkot, Pakistan
Making laryngoscopes since1981
CataloguePremium Laryngoscope Range, Volume III, page 38

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

  • 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.

Reprocessing reusable laryngoscopes

  1. 01Clean the blade after each use, as described in the instructions for use (IFU).
  2. 02Steam sterilise (autoclave) at 134 °C for 5 minutes.
  3. 03The lamp is at the front of the blade and is easy to replace when needed.
  4. 04Check that the lamp lights before each use.

Questions

Common questions about this blade

Which sizes of the Wis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile are available?

There are 4 sizes: size 00 (Premature, 65mm, code AL-1209-00), size 0 (Neonate, 76mm, code AL-1209-0), size 1 (Infant, 102mm, code AL-1209-1), size 1.5 (Small Child, 115mm, code AL-1209-1.5).

Which Wis-Hipple blade size is for a neonate, infant or child?

In the catalogue, the Wis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile has these sizes for babies and children: size 00 (Premature, 65mm, code AL-1209-00), size 0 (Neonate, 76mm, code AL-1209-0), size 1 (Infant, 102mm, code AL-1209-1). The adult sizes are size 1.5 (Small Child, 115mm, code AL-1209-1.5). Choosing the size for a patient is a clinical decision. Our size chart compares every length on a millimetre ruler.

How long is each Wis-Hipple blade size in millimetres?

In the Wis-Hipple Conventional Blades, American Profile, size 00 is 65mm; size 0 is 76mm; size 1 is 102mm; size 1.5 is 115mm.

What is the Wis-Hipple blade, American profile?

The Wis-Hipple is also a modified Wisconsin blade. The tongue is straight, and the flange is large and circular. Compared with the Wisconsin blade, the flange is straighter and runs parallel to the tongue and the tip is wider. It is designed primarily for use in infants.

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 codes 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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