Tilley Ear Dressing Fcps 16.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed for otologic and aural care, these Tilley ear dressing forceps provide controlled grasping for placement and removal of dressings, packing material, and small foreign bodies in the external auditory canal. Their fine tips and slim profile permit precise manipulation within narrow spaces while minimizing trauma to delicate epithelial tissue. Common uses include post-operative ear packing, routine aural dressings, and in-office removal of debris or small foreign objects.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s dressing-forceps geometry concentrates control at the distal tips, enabling precise, tactile manipulation in confined anatomical corridors like the ear canal. A slim shaft improves visibility and access, while fine, atraumatic tips reduce tissue crush and slippage when handling soft packing materials or fragile tissue. This configuration is beneficial for procedures that require delicate placement or retrieval with steady one-handed control.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dressing forceps (Tilley pattern)
• Length: 16.5 cm
• Tip style: Fine, atraumatic dressing tips for delicate grasping
• Intended use: Ear dressings, packing, foreign-body handling in the external auditory canal
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance, finished to a smooth surface to facilitate cleaning and sterilization. The construction supports repeated use and routine sterilization cycles common in ambulatory surgery centers and hospital settings.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy