Welch Allyn 69061 Fiber Optic Miller Laryngoscope Blade Size 1 Green

Welch Allyn Miller Fiber Optic Blade | Size 1 (Pediatric/Infant) | Green System | 69061 | Reusable

The Welch Allyn 69061 is a premium Miller-style (straight) laryngoscope blade specifically engineered for neonatal and pediatric airway management. As a Size 1 blade, it is the clinical standard for infants and small children, providing the necessary length and rigidity to directly lift the epiglottis for a clear view of the vocal cords during intubation.

Part of the Welch Allyn Green System, this blade features an integrated fiber optic bundle that eliminates the "light bulb at the tip" design of older conventional blades. This significantly reduces the risk of thermal burns to delicate mucosal tissue and provides a shadow-free, cool light path that enhances the visualization of anatomical landmarks in the narrow pediatric airway.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Welch Allyn (Hillrom)

• Model / REF: 69061

• Blade Style: Miller (Straight)

• Size: 1 (Pediatric/Infant)

• Illumination: Integrated Fiber Optic (Green Standard)

• Material: One-Piece High-Grade Surgical Stainless Steel

• Compatibility: Fits all Green System (Fiber Optic) Laryngoscope Handles

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Fiber Optic "Cool" Light: The fiber optic bundle transmits high-intensity light from the handle's LED or Xenon source directly to the distal tip. This provides a brilliant white light without the shadowing or heat generation associated with traditional screw-in bulbs.

• One-Piece Stainless Steel Construction: Forged from a single piece of stainless steel, the 69061 eliminates the seams and "trap points" found in multi-part blades. This structural integrity ensures the blade will not flex during difficult intubations and simplifies the sterilization process.

• Reduced Proximal Profile: The "low-profile" design at the proximal end of the blade improves the clinician's line of sight and provides better maneuverability in the smaller oral cavities of pediatric patients.

• Atraumatic Miller Geometry: The flat, straight profile is specifically designed to facilitate the direct lifting of the epiglottis, which is often more floppy and anterior in infants than in adults.

• Standardized Green System Interface: The base is color-coded green to ensure instant compatibility with fiber optic handles, preventing intraoperative delays caused by mismatched equipment.

Applications

• Pediatric Anesthesia: Routine and emergency intubation for infants and small children.

• Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU): Emergent airway management and surfactant delivery.

• Emergency Medicine: Essential component of pediatric "crash carts" and EMS airway kits.

• Critical Care: Bedside airway stabilization in pediatric ICU environments.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used – Excellent Condition.

• Maintenance: This blade has been meticulously inspected for fiber optic light transmission and structural alignment. The stainless steel finish is smooth and free of pitting, and the Green System base is crisp for a secure handle-to-blade connection.

• 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 ultrasonically cleaned prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, padded packaging to ensure the integrated fiber optic bundle and distal tip remain in factory-standard condition during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.