Clinical Application
Designed for otologic and ENT use, these forceps provide controlled, atraumatic handling of small dressings, packing material and delicate tissues within the external auditory canal. The fine 1.0 mm tip enables precise work in confined spaces during routine aural toilet, clinic dressing changes, and intraoperative dressing placement or removal.
Design & Configuration
The combination of a fine 1.0 mm tip and serrated jaws delivers targeted purchase on gauze, wicks and small fragments without excessive bulk in the canal. At 14 cm overall length, the instrument offers sufficient reach for access into the external auditory meatus while maintaining tactile control at the handles. Serrations improve grip stability on soft materials, reducing slippage during single-handed maneuvers commonly performed in clinic and operative settings.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ear dressing forceps
- Pattern / model: Lucae ear dressing forceps
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip: 1.0 mm fine tip
- Jaw pattern: Serrated jaw surfaces for secure grip
- Typical use: Placement/removal of ear dressings and packing; manipulation of small materials in the external auditory canal
- Material: Surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes (designed for repeated sterilization)
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance, durability and repeated-sterilization compatibility. The fine-tip geometry is ground and finished for precise alignment and consistent tip apposition, supporting reliable performance in both clinic and OR environments.
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