Penn-Century LS-2 Small Animal Laryngoscope - Manual (Page 2)

Product Components
Penn-Century Small Animal Laryngoscope - Model LS-2 is based on pediatric laryngoscope components that are
modified extensively for use in small animals. The Laryngoscope consists of:
1. A silicon-coated handle that contains a LED light source and 3-volt lithium battery (included)
2. A detachable blade assembly with a stainless steel fiber-optic bundle, housed inside a light pipe
3. A metal blade tip attached to the end of the fiber-optic light pipe. The blade tip is hand-made and is
sized for use with a specific animal. It is designed to push aside the animal’s tongue
NOTE: When using the device, or connecting or disconnecting the blade assembly, do not grasp or
push on the fiber-optic light pipe or metal blade tip, or use either for leverage. You may bend or
damage them.
Assembly and Use of the Small Animal Laryngoscope
Insert blade green “hooks” at bottom of blade
assembly into metal bar at top of handle as
shown. Push down on rear of blade assembly to
click it into place and turn on light.
1. To attach the blade assembly to the handle:
- Locate the two green hook-like prongs at the bottom of the blade assembly.
- Slide these “hooks” under the metal bar on the top, front of the handle as shown in photo above.
- Firmly push down on the back of the green base to lock it in place. (Note that there is a metal sphere on
each side of the blade assembly that will fit into two spherical cavities at the top of the handle to hold it
securely.) Once the blade assembly snaps into place, the light will come on.
The blade tip of the Model LS-2 is hand-made and is sized for
use with a specific animal. Shown left are two examples of
blade assemblies with blade tips for Mouse (LS-BA-M) above,
and Guinea Pig (LS-BA-GP) below.
Additional Blade Assemblies are available for purchase for use
with different animals and may be attached to either Penn-
Century Small Animal Laryngoscope Model LS-1 (discontinued)
or Model LS-2 (current model.) (Note: Will not fit any other
laryngoscope handle.)