HEINE Classic+ Macintosh fiber-optic (F.O.) blades

Reusable HEINE Classic+ Macintosh laryngoscope blade combines an anatomically correct curved shape with fiber-optic (F.O.) illumination, providing a clear view of the vocal cords via indirect elevation of the epiglottis in the vallecula. This blade type is preferred for adult patients and is widely used in anesthesiology and intensive care.

Advantages of HEINE Classic+ Macintosh blades:

• high-quality illumination - using Fiber Optic (F.O.) technology. The blade integrates a HiLite fiber-optic light guide with a diameter of 4.3 mm containing up to 6500 individual microfibers, delivering uniform, flicker-free white light with high color rendering.
• made of high-quality stainless steel - with additional special coatings that make the blades resistant to corrosion and mechanical damage. The blade has a one-piece design without assembly screws, allowing it to withstand up to 4000 autoclaving cycles at temperatures up to 134 °C.
• easy cleaning - thanks to the smoothSURFACE finish. To date, there has not been a single nosocomial case - i.e., a hospital-acquired infection - caused by a HEINE Classic+ laryngoscope blade.
• sealed and protected fiber optics - no liquids can penetrate the interior of the blade during intubation or sterilization because the fiber bundles are not only bonded but also press-fitted. A pressure test at 3 bar is performed to verify tightness.
• high cost-efficiency and eco-friendliness - achieved through reusable operation.
• 100% quality control - each blade is tested 51 times.

And this is only part of the features of HEINE reusable blades. Read more about the advantages of reusable blades in our blog.