Modification of the Wisconsin blade with a circular flange. Compared to the Wisconsin or Wis-Foregger blade, the flange tends to be straighter and run parallel with the spatula. This blade was designed primarily for use in infants. The tip or beak of the Wis-Hipple is wider and well adapted to lifting the epiglottis.Four sizes are available.
The blade is made from 303/304 surgical stainless steel. GreenLine® blades and handles are fully compliant with ISO standard 7376-3 and interchange perfectly with companies conforming to the Green System. (i.e. Anesthesia Associates, AMS, Heine, Propper, Rusch and Welch Allyn)
Greenline Wis-Hipple Blade Size 0 (Newborn) | |
Greenline Wis-Hipple Blade Size 00 (Premature) | |
Greenline Wis-Hipple Blade Size 1 (Infant) | |
Greenline Wis-Hipple Blade Size 1.5 (Small Child) |