KARL STORZ Rolls Out Slimline C-MAC S Single-Use Video Laryngoscope

KARL STORZ began worldwide launch of its Slimline C-MAC S single-use video laryngoscope for airway management. The company said its single-use blade delivers clear visibility for a confident intubation, even in challenging cases.

Slimline C-MAC S also boasts a slimmer outer geometry, making it more comfortable to handle. It combines a reusable imager with a single-use blade to reduce environmental impact be minimizing electronic waste, as well.

The blade design cuts material use by 28%, according to KARL STORZ. New, eco-friendly peel-pouch packaging also reduces waste and simplifies storage. The blades connect with the company’s C-MAC HD monitor and C-MAC pocket monitor, removing the need to invest in additional equipment.

The blades were tested to withstand four to six times the typical intubation force, according to the company. Breakproof construction supports patient safety and product durability, even in high-pressure conditions.

“For 80 years, KARL STORZ has been creating high-quality medical instruments to empower our healthcare partners and improve patients’ lives around the world. With the new Slimline CMAC S, we addressed our customers’ need for convenience without compromising the quality they have come to trust from KARL STORZ. Our only option was to create a single-use video laryngoscope with the same quality and engineering as our reusable versions,” said Jennifer de Oliveira, Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, Upper Endoscopy, at KARL STORZ United States. “Our dedication to quality in particular is why many physicians choose KARL STORZ intubation tools.”

In January, the company teamed up with Artisight to launch Pathway.AI, a tool that may help reduce turnover times and eliminate many manual tasks, thus enhancing OR efficiency and increasing data accuracy.