Welch Allyn MacroView Plus Otoscope – Model 238-3
The Welch Allyn MacroView Plus Otoscope is designed to provide clinicians with a brighter, wider view during ear examinations. Its wide-view optics offer approximately three times the viewing area of a standard single-lens otoscope, while the focus-free design helps reduce the need to adjust focus during an exam
***Iphone Not Included
From now until December 31, 2026, Purchase a Welch Allyn MacroView Plus Otoscope Model 238-3 and get a $50 rebate or a Welch Allyn Lithium Ion Plus Power Handle Model 719-3 and get a $25 rebate. Available to U.S. healthcare customers, excluding medical students. To claim, submit a completed W-9, proof of purchase, and a photo of the device being traded up with its serial number visible through Baxter’s online redemption form by February 15, 2027. Please allow 12 weeks for the rebate.
The MacroView Plus is digitally capable for ear-image capture and sharing when used with the Welch Allyn iExaminer SmartBracket and iExaminer Pro App, available separately. It also supports sealed pneumatic otoscopy and works with existing Welch Allyn 3.5 V power sources.
Key Features
-
Approximately 3× the viewing area of a standard single-lens otoscope
-
Approximately 5× magnification
-
Focus-free design
-
SureColor LED illumination with ring fiber optics
-
Digital image capture and sharing capability with the iExaminer SmartBracket and Pro App
-
Supports sealed pneumatic otoscopy
-
Compatible with existing Welch Allyn 3.5 V power sources
-
5-year otoscope warranty; 7-year SureColor LED lamp warranty
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | 238-3 |
| Product type | MacroView Plus Otoscope |
| Digital image capability | Yes |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 7 × 4.5 × 5.5 cm |
| Weight | 115 g |
| Sealed pneumatic otoscopy | Yes |
| Illumination | Ring fiber optics |
| Lamp | SureColor LED |
| Rated lamp life | 60+ years under the manufacturer’s typical-use assumptions* |
| Field of view | Approximately 3× that of a single-lens otoscope |
| Magnification | Approximately 5× |
| Total light output | 5,200 lux |
| Otoscope warranty | 5 years |
| LED lamp warranty | 7 years |
*The manufacturer’s estimate assumes 10 patient exams per day, both ears, 15 seconds per ear, 200 days per year.
Optional Accessories
-
11840-IEX iExaminer SmartBracket
-
iExaminer Pro App
-
11840-TST iExaminer Resolution Test Card
-
21504 Insufflation Bulb
-
24320 Welch Allyn SofSeal Specula Tip
-
52432-CLR-1 LumiView 2.75 mm Pediatric Clear Ear Specula
-
52434-CLR-1 LumiView 4.25 mm Adult Clear Ear Specula
-
52432-U KleenSpec 2.75 mm Pediatric Ear Specula
-
52434-U KleenSpec 4.25 mm Adult Ear Specula
| FAQs | |
| FAQ Question 1 | What is the difference between the MacroView Plus 238-3 and MacroView Basic 238-2? |
| FAQ Answer 1 | The 238-3 is digitally capable for image capture and has a 5-year warranty. The 238-2 does not have digital image capability and has a 1-year warranty. |
| FAQ Question 2 | Can the 238-3 capture and share ear images? |
| FAQ Answer 2 | Yes. Image capture and sharing are available when the otoscope is paired with the iExaminer SmartBracket and iExaminer Pro App. These are available separately. |
| FAQ Question 3 | Does the MacroView Plus support pneumatic otoscopy? |
| FAQ Answer 3 | Yes. The spec sheet lists sealed pneumatic otoscopy as a feature. The insufflation bulb and SofSeal specula tip are listed as accessories. |
| FAQ Question 4 | What power source does the 238-3 use? |
| FAQ Answer 4 | It works with existing Welch Allyn 3.5 V power sources. |
| FAQ Question 5 | What is the warranty on the MacroView Plus Otoscope? |
| FAQ Answer 5 | The spec sheet lists a 5-year warranty for the otoscope and a 7-year warranty for the SureColor LED lamp. |