In the mouth and throat, lighting conditions are very poor. In order to accom­modate for these conditions, KaWe has created a safe and easy intubation method using advanced light technology (LED – with up to 70% more light) and the latest F.O. light guides. All KaWe fibre-optic laryngoscopes have a powerful LED light (2.5v or 3.5v) in their handles. The tried and tested xenon light is still available as well. You can, by the way, update the xenon lamp in your handle simply by replacing it with an LED lamp (no other components are required). An extensive selection of F.O. blades from the fibre optic line (Macintosh, Miller, Foregger, Ka­We FLAPLIGHT, TEPRO, KaWe MEGALIGHT, Economy, Polio) makes it possible to meet the needs of even very difficult anatomic conditions. Macintosh blades are available with integrated as well as with exchangeable fibre optics. KaWe technicians place a particular importance on easy handling and guarantee that the blades can be exchanged quickly. All blade types are made of stainless steel, are compatible and the reusable blades can be sterilized in an autoclave at 134°C.

Reusable Blades

MEGALIGHT Macintosh F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• With integrated fibre optics
• No dirt-collecting recesses (easy to clean)
• Very large fibre optics – cross section (3.0 x 7.0 mm) 8000 single fibres minimum for optimal light emission
• Brightness >6,000 lux at 2.5v, >13,000 lux at 3.5v (measured at a distance of 35mm from the light emission source)
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards
• Maintenance-free

Macintosh F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• Replaceable light guide
• Easy to clean
• Environmentally friendly and cost-effective
• Fibre-optic illumination Ø 4mm, 5500 single fibres minimum
• Brightness >4,200 lux at 2.5v, >12,500 lux at 3.5v (measured at a distance of 35mm from the light emission source)
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards

TEPRO Macintosh F.O.

• Tapered blade end near the handle for easy intubation, even for difficult anatomic conditions
• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• Replaceable light guide
• Easy to clean
• Environmentally friendly and cost-effective
• Fibre-optic illumination Ø 4mm, 5500 single fibres minimum
• Brightness >4,200 lux at 2.5v, >12,500 lux at 3.5v (measured at a distance of 35mm from the light emission source)
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards

FLAPLIGHT F.O.

• The movable blade tip facilitates lifting of the epiglottis and enables good visibility of the intubation process even if the anatomic conditions are difficult. Improved visibility and less lever action reduce the risk of injury to the larynx and teeth. The fibre optic illumination cannot be replaced by the customers themselves. The blades must therefore be sent in to KaWe.
• Can be bent up to 60°
• For further characteristics please refer to the Macintosh F.O.

FLAPLIGHT F.O. MEGALIGHT

• Same characteristics as FLAPLIGHT F.O. but the fibre-optics cannot be exchanged
• For further characteristics please refer to the MEGALIGHT Macintosh F.O.

MEGALIGHT Miller F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• With integrated fibre optics
• No dirt-collecting recesses (easy to clean)
• Fibre optics diameter 3.0mm
• Brightness >6,000 lux at 2.5v, >13,000 lux at 3.5v (measured at a distance of 35mm from the light emission source)
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards
• Maintenance-free

Miller F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• Replaceable light guide
• Easy to clean
• Environmentally friendly and cost-effective
• Fibre-optic illumination Ø 4mm, 5500 single fibres minimum
• Brightness >4,200 lux at 2.5v, >12,500 lux at 3.5v (measured at a distance of 35mm from the light emission source)
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards

Foregger F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• Replaceable light guide
• Easy to clean
• Environmentally friendly and cost-effective
• Fibre-optic illumination Ø 4mm, 5500 single fibres minimum
• Brightness >4,200 lux at 2.5v, >12,500 lux at 3.5v (measured at a distance of 35mm from the light emission source)
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards

Polio Macintosh F.O.

• Improved easy use on obese patients
• Replaceable light guide
• Easy to clean

Economy Macintosh F.O.

• Stainless steel design with unbreakable plastic socket, same service life as metal model
• The light guide is not replaceable
• Fibre-optics Ø 3.0mm, 3000 single fibres minimum
• Brightness >3,500 lux at 2.5v, >10,000 lux at 3.5v
• Environmentally friendly, economical and cost-effective
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards
• Maintenance free

Economy Miller F.O.

• Stainless steel design with unbreakable plastic socket, same service life as metal model
• The light guide is not replaceable
• Fibre-optics Ø 3.0mm, 3000 single fibres minimum
• Brightness >3,500 lux at 2.5v, >10,000 lux at 3.5v
• Environmentally friendly, economical and cost-effective
• Can be autoclaved at up to 134°C approx 4000 times
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards
• Maintenance free

Disposable Blades

Macintosh F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• With fine-polished acrylic fibre optics with excellent light transmission
• Illumination at the blade tip >10,000 lux at 2.5v, with LED-handle >16,000 lux at 3.5v
• Very safe, cross-infection is avoided
• Locks firmly into place with two ball fasteners
• Lightweight
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards
• Packaged in practical tyvek packaging

Miller F.O.

• Matte stainless steel – prevents back reflection
• With fine-polished acrylic fibre optics with excellent light transmission
• Illumination at the blade tip >10,000 lux at 2.5v, with LED-handle >16,000 lux at 3.5v
• Very safe, cross-infection is avoided
• Locks firmly into place with two ball fasteners
• Lightweight
• Compliant with DIN ISO 7376 standards
• packaged in practical tyvek packaging

You can view further details about these product on the KaWe website at www.kawemed.com