Welch Allyn 60400 Penlight Laryngoscope Handle 2.5V Uses AA Batteries

Welch Allyn 60400 Penlight Laryngoscope Handle 2.5V Uses AA Batteries

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

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.