HATE Cottle – Fenestrated Clamp Forceps with Screw Lock

The HATE cottle forceps is a German-made fenestrated clamp forceps with open, ring-shaped jaws, an adjustable screw lock and a ribbed grip with a gold-finish end. It holds tissue, cartilage and grafts firmly but gently, with the screw keeping the jaws closed at the chosen pressure.

What Are Cottle Forceps?

Fenestrated forceps have open, window-like jaws. Instead of pinching tissue at a point, they hold it around a frame, so the grip is secure and the tissue is not crushed. The window also lets the surgeon see and work on the tissue inside the jaws.

This HATE model has a thumb screw between the arms. Turning the screw closes the jaws and keeps them at a constant pressure, so the forceps can be set down and will keep holding the tissue.

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Features of the HATE Cottle Forceps

• Fenestrated jaws: secure, even hold without crushing.
• Adjustable screw lock: keeps the jaws closed at a set pressure.
• Ribbed grip: firm, non-slip control.
• Gold-finish end: easy to identify on the tray.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE from German surgical stainless steel.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Clinical Uses of the Cottle Forceps

The cottle forceps is suitable for:

• Holding cartilage grafts while they are carved and shaped.
• Stabilising tissue during suturing in rhinoplasty.
• Gentle, constant holding of small tissue samples.
• Fine work in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Why Use Fenestrated Clamp Forceps?

When cartilage or soft tissue is held between solid jaws, the pressure is concentrated and the tissue can be bruised or crushed. Fenestrated clamp forceps spread the hold around a window, so the tissue stays intact and the working area inside the jaws remains visible. The screw lock gives a steady, hands-free grip, which is ideal for carving grafts or placing sutures with both hands.

How to Use the Cottle Forceps

1. Open the jaws and place the tissue or graft between them.
2. Close the jaws and turn the screw until the hold is firm but gentle.
3. Work on the tissue through or around the window.
4. Loosen the screw to release the tissue.

German Quality from HATE

HATE is a German manufacturer of surgical instruments with a strong focus on plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Each instrument is forged or machined from high-grade material, hand-finished and checked by experienced instrument makers before it leaves the factory. The result is an instrument with a precise working end, a smooth surface that is easy to clean and a long working life when it is cared for correctly. Surgronic supplies the full HATE range to hospitals, private clinics and surgeons in Türkiye and abroad, with fast delivery and support from a team that knows surgical instruments.

Care and Sterilization

Rinse the forceps immediately after use. Clean it with a soft brush or in an ultrasonic cleaner, then dry it completely. Sterilize it in an autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Inspect it before every use. Loosen the screw before cleaning so all surfaces can be reached.

Specifications

• Brand: HATE (Germany)
• Model: Cottle
• Jaws: fenestrated
• Lock: adjustable thumb screw
• Grip: ribbed, gold-finish end
• Material: German surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: yes, autoclavable

Cottle Forceps FAQ

What is the screw for?

It closes the jaws and keeps them at the chosen pressure, so the forceps hold by themselves.

Can it hold cartilage grafts?

Yes, the fenestrated jaws hold grafts securely without crushing them.

Is it supplied sterile?

No. Clean and sterilize the cottle forceps before first use.

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