Karl Storz 8401BXC C-MAC Video Laryngoscope Blade

Karl Storz C-MAC® Video Laryngoscope | Macintosh #4 | 8401BXC

The Karl Storz 8401BXC is a premium adult video laryngoscope blade engineered for the 2026 standards of surgical and emergency airway management. As part of the clinically proven C-MAC® series, this Macintosh Size #4 blade provides the familiarity of a traditional curved blade with the added diagnostic power of high-definition digital visualization.

Designed for standard and large adult patients, the 8401BXC is a critical tool for identifying anatomical landmarks in difficult intubations. Its stainless steel architecture houses a sophisticated CMOS camera and dual-LED light source at the distal tip, ensuring a clear, unobstructed view of the glottis regardless of anatomical challenges or secretions.

Key Performance Features

• High-Definition Airway Visualization: The distal camera provides a wide 70° field of view, significantly improving the Cormack-Lehane grade and allowing clinicians to "see around the curve" of the tongue.

• Macintosh #4 Geometry: The large adult size provides the leverage and blade length required for successful intubation in patients with a larger or deeper oropharyngeal anatomy.

• Dual-LED Illumination: Features 2 integrated white LEDs at the distal tip to provide cool, high-intensity light that prevents the "washout" common in standard fiber-optic laryngoscopes.

• Hybrid Clinical Utility: The 8401BXC is designed to be used both as a high-fidelity video laryngoscope and, in the event of power/cable failure, as a standard direct laryngoscope.

• Ergonomic "Gray-Housing" Design: The lightweight handle body and robust stainless steel blade are balanced for maximum tactile feedback, reducing the physical force required during the intubation maneuver.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Karl Storz (Made in Germany)

• Model: 8401BXC

• Series: C-MAC® (Standard Reusable)

• Blade Style: Macintosh (Curved)

• Size: MAC #4 (Adult / Large Adult)

• Interface: Proprietary C-MAC® electronic connector

• Material: Stainless Steel / Medical-Grade Alloys

Clinical & Institutional Advantages

• Reduced Trauma: By providing a clear digital view, the 8401BXC minimizes "blind" intubation attempts, reducing the risk of dental trauma and vocal cord injury.

• Team-Based Resuscitation: Projecting the airway on an external C-MAC® monitor allows the entire code or trauma team to synchronize their efforts, from tube passage to verification of cuff placement.

• Cost-Effective Fleet Expansion: Sourcing this "Excellent Condition" 8401BXC allows hospitals to maintain a complete range of blade sizes (MAC #2 through #4) without the capital cost of entirely new video platforms.

Ideal Applications

• Operating Room: Routine anesthesia induction for adult patients.

• Emergency Medicine: Difficult airway management and Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI).

• Bariatric Care: Navigating deep anatomical corridors where direct visualization is limited.

• Clinical Training: A vital tool for teaching airway anatomy to residents, paramedics, and medical students.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used — Excellent Condition.

• Optical Integrity: Distal camera lens and LED windows have been inspected; optics are clear, crisp, and free of scratches or cloudiness.

• Mechanical Status: The gray C-MAC handle housing and stainless steel blade show minimal cosmetic wear.

• Compatibility Note: This listing is for the 8401BXC blade/handpiece only. For operation, a compatible Karl Storz C-MAC® Monitor (e.g., 8403ZX) and an electronic connecting cable (8402X / 8403X) are required.