The intubation scoop (i-scoop) – a new type of laryngoscope for difficult and normal airways

The i-scoop is an intubation device with a curved guiding bar with laterally located lenses at its tip, rather than a blade. In contrast to other videolaryngoscopes, intubation of the normal airway with the i-scoop will be achieved even faster than with traditional laryngoscopes.

Revolutionizing Laryngoscopy: Introducing the i-scoop

A groundbreaking innovation inspired by the original vision of Alfred Kirstein and enhanced by modern technology. Born from the legacy of the 1895 'autoscope', the i-scoop transcends traditional design, offering a seamless blend of practicality and advanced functionality.

The i-scoop, unlike its predecessors, abandons the conventional blade-based approach. The i-scoop is engineered with a uniquely curved guiding bar, equipped with strategically placed lenses and light sources. By aligning perfectly with the natural contours of the airways, the i-scoop ensures an unobstructed, close-range view of the vocal cords. This innovative design not only provides an optimal viewing angle but also significantly simplifies and improves the intubation process.

Optimized for success in challenging scenarios

Recognizing the complexities of laryngoscopy - especially in difficult airways - the i-scoop stands out with its bladeless structure, circumventing the limitations faced by traditional and video laryngoscopes. By enabling the lenses to be positioned directly beneath the epiglottis, the i-scoop ensures a clear, direct path to successful intubation, even in emergency situations.

Make intubations faster and safer

The i-scoop has been extensively tested with clinical applications on a large number of patients and in-depth analyses of 100+ applications throughout a 4-year period. The tests indicate superior results compared to all types of both direct or video laryngoscopes currently used.

• The i-scoop outperformed all other laryngoscopes in both difficult and normal simulated airways. Showing potential as an easier and safer alternative to present devices.
• The results were easily achieved with low invasiveness. This results in new options for the management of normal and difficult airways.
• The i-scoop offers ideal glottis visualization with effective tube placement into the trachea, even with novice users. Successful intubations with CL1 visibility and min. 80% glottic view was achieved on the first attempt in all cases.
• Despite a very heterogeneous patient population, the same device could be used for all intubations (age 5-90 years; height 116-194 cm; weight 21-140 kg; e-Ganzouri index 24 in 12 patients).

The i-scoop was presented at the 7th European Airway Congress of the European Airway Management Society, 7 Oct 2023, Baveno, Italy

The i-scoop has medically approved and patents granted in the EU, US and China.

i-scoop 200

Version with a detached 15.6" trolley-mounted screen. Expected to be market-ready by 2025.

Currently in the first phase of field testing with ten devices being distributed to ten selected practitioners in major hospitals in Germany.