Reusable adult and pediatric direct-laryngoscopy set

The Welch Allyn 65122 Fiber-Optic Laryngoscope Set provides a combination of Macintosh and Miller blades for direct visualization of the upper airway and assistance with tracheal-tube placement.

The set includes four reusable stainless-steel blades, two battery-powered handles, and a hard storage case. Its combination of curved Macintosh blades and straight Miller blades supports airway-management workflows across a range of patient sizes.

Direct laryngoscopy and intubation must be performed only by appropriately trained healthcare professionals. Baxter describes its fiber-optic laryngoscope systems as devices used to examine and visualize the upper airway and assist with placement of a tracheal tube.

Macintosh and Miller blade selection

The set includes:

• Macintosh blade size 3
• Macintosh blade size 4
• Miller blade size 0
• Miller blade size 2

Macintosh blades provide a curved-blade option, while Miller blades provide a straight-blade option. The clinician must select the appropriate blade style and size according to the patient’s anatomy, clinical condition, airway-management technique, and facility protocol.

The included blade range allows one set to support both adult and pediatric emergency-readiness requirements without purchasing separate adult-only and pediatric-only kits.

Fiber-optic Halogen HPX illumination

The laryngoscope handles use Halogen HPX illumination with fiber-optic light transmission through the compatible blade.

The light source is located in the handle rather than at the distal end of the blade. Fiber-optic transmission delivers illumination toward the blade tip while keeping the reusable blade assembly suitable for the approved cleaning and reprocessing procedures described in the manufacturer’s instructions.

Welch Allyn describes its fiber-optic Halogen HPX handles as providing bright, white, color-corrected illumination and offers compatible handles in C-cell and AA-cell formats.

Two battery-handle sizes

The set includes:

• One medium C-cell power handle
• One stubby AA-cell power handle

The medium handle provides a conventional grip for routine direct laryngoscopy. The shorter AA-cell handle provides a more compact option where space, positioning, or clinician preference makes a smaller handle useful.

The handles operate from replaceable batteries and do not require a charging station.

Green Standard compatibility

The 65122 configuration is identified as a Green Standard fiber-optic set conforming to ISO 7376 compatibility.

Compatible Green Standard blades and handles use a standardized fiber-optic connection. Replacement blades, handles, and accessories should still be checked for exact compatibility with the supplied equipment before purchase or use.

Reusable stainless-steel blades

The included laryngoscope blades are reusable stainless-steel assemblies designed for repeated clinical use when properly inspected, cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized.

Welch Allyn’s fiber-optic blade instructions identify the compatible Macintosh 6906X and Miller 6806X blade families and require reusable blade assemblies to be reprocessed before first use and after every patient use.

Each blade should be inspected before use for:

• Surface damage
• Corrosion
• Cracks or deformation
• Loose components
• Damaged blade hooks
• Reduced fiber-optic light output
• Residual contamination
• Improper attachment to the handle

A blade showing damage or inadequate illumination should be removed from service.

Cleaning and reprocessing

The reusable blades must be separated from the handles after use and reprocessed according to the official blade instructions.

The manufacturer’s directions describe approved cleaning followed by compatible high-level disinfection or sterilization methods. Reprocessing must be performed by trained personnel using facility-approved equipment, solutions, protective equipment, and infection-control procedures.

The handles have separate cleaning and disinfection requirements and must not automatically be processed using the same method as the blades. The official handle instructions should be followed to prevent fluid damage, corrosion, electrical failure, or deterioration of the light source.

Hard storage case

The included hard case keeps the blades and handles organized between uses and during controlled transport within a healthcare facility.

All components must be fully clean and dry before being placed in the case. The case does not maintain sterility and should not be used as sterile packaging.

Key Features

• Reusable fiber-optic direct-laryngoscopy set
• Four stainless-steel laryngoscope blades
• Macintosh blade sizes 3 and 4
• Miller blade sizes 0 and 2
• Adult and pediatric airway-management coverage
• Halogen HPX illumination
• Fiber-optic light transmission
• Green Standard ISO 7376 configuration
• Medium C-cell power handle
• Compact stubby AA-cell power handle
• Replaceable battery operation
• Reusable blade construction
• Hard storage case included
• Compatible with approved blade reprocessing methods
• Designed for use by trained healthcare professionals

Common Applications

• Emergency airway management
• Direct visualization of the upper airway
• Assistance with endotracheal tube placement
• Adult intubation preparation
• Pediatric intubation preparation
• Crash-cart airway equipment
• Urgent-care emergency readiness
• Outpatient emergency-response areas
• Physician-office emergency kits
• Ambulatory treatment facilities
• Hospital and clinical airway-management departments

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Welch Allyn

Product family: Fiber-Optic Laryngoscope Systems

Catalog number: 65122

Product type: Reusable direct-laryngoscope set

Illumination type: Halogen HPX

Light transmission: Fiber optic

Compatibility standard: Green Standard, ISO 7376

Blade material: Stainless steel

Number of blades: Four

Curved blades included:

• Macintosh size 3
• Macintosh size 4

Straight blades included:

• Miller size 0
• Miller size 2

Handle 1: Medium C-cell battery handle

Handle 2: Stubby AA-cell battery handle

Power source: Replaceable batteries

Charging system: Not required

Storage: Hard storage case included

Intended users: Appropriately trained healthcare professionals

Prescription status: Professional medical device

Cleaning and reprocessing: Follow the separate official instructions for the reusable blades and handles

What Is Included

• One Welch Allyn Macintosh size 3 fiber-optic blade
• One Welch Allyn Macintosh size 4 fiber-optic blade
• One Welch Allyn Miller size 0 fiber-optic blade
• One Welch Allyn Miller size 2 fiber-optic blade
• One medium C-cell power handle
• One stubby AA-cell power handle
• One hard storage case

Batteries, replacement lamps, endotracheal tubes, stylets, syringes, suction catheters, bag-valve masks, airway adjuncts, and other intubation supplies are included only when specifically stated in the final quotation.

Compatible Accessories and Replacement Items

• Compatible Green Standard Macintosh blades
• Compatible Green Standard Miller blades
• Compatible fiber-optic laryngoscope handles
• Replacement Halogen HPX lamp cartridge
• Replacement C-cell batteries
• Replacement AA-cell batteries
• Replacement hard storage case
• Adult and pediatric airway-management accessories
• Endotracheal tube stylets
• Tube-position confirmation equipment
• Bag-valve-mask resuscitators

Compatibility must be confirmed using the exact model or catalog number before ordering replacement components.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Welch Allyn 65122 used for?

The set is used by trained healthcare professionals to visualize the upper airway and assist with placement of a tracheal tube during direct laryngoscopy.

Does the set include adult and pediatric blades?

Yes. It includes Macintosh sizes 3 and 4 and Miller sizes 0 and 2, providing a selection of curved and straight blades for a range of patient sizes.

How many blades are included?

Four reusable blades are included.

What is the difference between the Macintosh and Miller blades?

Macintosh blades have a curved profile, while Miller blades have a straight profile. Blade selection depends on patient anatomy, airway conditions, clinical technique, and clinician preference.

What type of illumination does the set use?

It uses Halogen HPX illumination transmitted through a fiber-optic pathway in the compatible blade and handle system.

Are two handles included?

Yes. The set includes one medium C-cell handle and one stubby AA-cell handle.

Are the handles rechargeable?

No charging system is listed with this configuration. The supplied handles operate using replaceable C-cell and AA-cell batteries.

Are batteries included?

Battery inclusion is confirmed in the final quotation.

Are the blades reusable?

Yes. The blades are reusable stainless-steel fiber-optic assemblies. They must be reprocessed before first use and after every patient use according to the official instructions.

Can the blades be autoclaved?

The official blade instructions include approved steam-sterilization methods as well as other validated reprocessing options. The exact cleaning, packaging, cycle, drying, and inspection instructions in the current manufacturer document must be followed.

Can the handles be autoclaved?

The handles have separate cleaning and disinfection instructions. They should not be autoclaved unless the exact handle instructions specifically authorize that method.

Does the storage case keep the equipment sterile?

No. The hard case organizes and protects the components but does not function as sterile packaging.

Does the set include endotracheal tubes?

No. Endotracheal tubes and other airway consumables must be ordered separately.

Who should use this equipment?

The set should be used only by healthcare professionals trained in direct laryngoscopy and airway management.

Documents and Downloads

Welch Allyn Fiber-Optic Laryngoscope Blade Assemblies Instructions for Use — PDF

https://www.hillrom.com/content/dam/hillrom-aem/us/en/sap-documents/LIT/80017/80017816LITPDF.pdf

Welch Allyn Fiber-Optic Laryngoscope Handle Instructions for Use — PDF

https://www.hillrom.com/content/dam/hillrom-aem/us/en/sap-documents/LIT/80021/80021285LITPDF.pdf