Welch Allyn 60400 Penlight Laryngoscope Handle 2.5V Uses AA Batteries

Welch Allyn Penlight Laryngoscope Handle | 2.5V | AA Battery Powered | 60400 | Reusable

The Welch Allyn 60400 is a specialized, small-diameter laryngoscope handle engineered for precision airway management in neonatal and pediatric populations. Unlike standard "C" or "D" cell handles, the Penlight (AA) profile provides a significantly lighter, more balanced feel in the clinician's hand. This enhanced tactile feedback is critical when performing intubations on infants and small children, where excessive levering force must be strictly avoided.

Operating at 2.5 volts, this handle is designed to power Welch Allyn’s high-output lamps, providing a brilliant, white light path. Its slim geometry also makes it a preferred choice for emergency "crash carts" and flight medic kits where space and weight are at a premium.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Welch Allyn (Hillrom)

• Model / REF: 60400

• Size: Penlight / Small (AA)

• Power Source: Two (2) Standard AA Batteries

• Voltage: 2.5V (Compatible with 2.5V Halogen/Xenon Lamps)

• Material: Chrome-Plated Brass with Cross-Hatch Knurling

• Interface: Standard Hook-On (ISO 7376 Compatible)

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable (with battery/lamp removed) / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Enhanced Pediatric Control: The slim penlight diameter allows the clinician to hold the handle with a "pencil-grip" or "three-finger" technique. This allows for micro-adjustments in blade positioning, which is essential for visualizing the anteriorly placed pediatric glottis.

• Aggressive Knurled Grip: The handle surface features deep cross-hatch knurling, ensuring a non-slip interface even when used with double-gloving or in high-fluid trauma environments.

• Standardized Hook-On Base: The 60400 utilizes the universal "Green System" or conventional hook-on interface (depending on the internal lamp configuration), allowing for a secure, "click-lock" connection to a wide range of Miller and Macintosh blades.

• Lightweight Mobile Portability: Total weight is significantly lower than standard handles, making it the ideal primary or backup light source for mobile intensive care units (MICU) and pediatric transport teams.

• Tool-Free Battery Access: The threaded bottom cap features a knurled rim for rapid, tool-free battery replacement, ensuring the device can be returned to service within seconds during critical airway emergencies.

Applications

• NICU & PICU: Routine and emergent intubations for neonates and infants.

• Pediatric Anesthesia: Providing a delicate touch for elective pediatric surgical cases.

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A compact, reliable airway tool for pediatric-specific trauma bags.

• Difficult Airway Carts: An essential alternative handle for restricted-access or small-aperture oral cavities.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used – Excellent Condition.

• Maintenance: This handle has been professionally tested for electrical continuity and mechanical locking integrity. The chrome plating is intact, the internal battery contacts are free of corrosion, and the hook-on bar is perfectly aligned.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical and diagnostic instrumentation, Primis Medical ensures all Welch Allyn airway tools are function-verified and electronically tested prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, padded packaging to ensure the internal electrical components and external finish remain in factory-standard condition during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.