This item: The handle, Laryngoscope/Fiber Optic Blades has never been used, bought new (1988 )in an antique shop in Germany as a collectible item, after 34 + years old, is warranted to be of excellent quality and working condition, is also (Holco) made of German surgical/High-Grade Stainless Steel, and has the original(old) craft/customized cherry look's wooden box, with double latches. Uses D batteries(provided). Note: item is fully /Hight-grade (SS), with NO green plastic parts or attachments. It is a true antiquity/collectible/functional item.