Laryngoscope handle, single-use

A laryngoscope handle, single-use is a hand-held component of a rigid laryngoscope used to hold and manipulate the blade during airway management procedures such as intubation. It contains batteries or light-emitting cells that power the illumination system (e.g., bulb or fiberoptics) to light the airway and is designed to accept various blade sizes and types.

As a single-use device, it is intended for one patient encounter, after which the batteries or light-emitting cells are removed for potential reuse before the handle is discarded. It is supplied non-sterile and clean, and may be designed for MRI compatibility depending on the model, but regulatory classification varies by jurisdiction and is not inherent to the category.