HATE De Martel – Scalp Flap Clamp

The HATE De Martel forceps are a German-made scalp flap clamp with T-shaped, serrated and toothed jaws, designed to grasp and hold thick scalp and skin flaps securely during surgery. A ratchet lock keeps the jaws closed hands-free, so the flap stays retracted while the surgeon works.

What Are De Martel Forceps?

De Martel forceps, also known as a De Martel or Willett-Martel scalp flap clamp, are named after the French neurosurgeon Thierry de Martel. Instead of narrow tips, the jaws end in a wide crossbar with serrations and small teeth. This T-shaped design spreads the grip across a broad area of tissue, so a heavy scalp flap can be held and turned back firmly without slipping or tearing.

You can read more about the surgeon behind the instrument on Wikipedia’s Thierry de Martel page.

Features of the HATE De Martel

• T-shaped jaws: a wide, even grip across the edge of the flap.
• Serrated, toothed tips: hold thick scalp and skin securely without slipping.
• Ratchet lock: keeps the clamp closed for steady, hands-free retraction.
• Blue finger rings: colour-coded for quick identification on the tray.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE to German surgical instrument standards.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Why Use a Scalp Flap Clamp?

Scalp tissue is thick, vascular and heavy, and standard forceps with narrow tips tend to slip or concentrate pressure on a small point. A scalp flap clamp grips a wider strip of tissue, which holds the flap reliably, helps control bleeding from the wound edge and frees the surgeon’s hands. Several clamps can be placed along the edge of a flap and allowed to hang to provide gentle, even retraction.

Clinical Uses

These De Martel forceps are suitable for:

• Neurosurgery: holding and retracting scalp flaps during craniotomy
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the scalp
• Coronal and open brow lift procedures
• Holding thick skin and soft tissue flaps in general surgery

How to Use the De Martel Forceps

1. Inspect: check that the jaws meet evenly and that the ratchet engages and releases smoothly.
2. Grasp: place the T-shaped jaws along the edge of the flap and close them.
3. Lock: engage the ratchet to the first or second tooth, using only as much pressure as needed.
4. Release: open the ratchet before removing the clamp from the tissue.

Cleaning and Sterilization

Rinse the clamp immediately after use, with the jaws and ratchet open, so blood and tissue cannot dry between the teeth. Clean it with a soft brush or an ultrasonic cleaner, paying attention to the serrations and the box joint, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Lubricate the joint with a steam-permeable instrument lubricant and autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Sterilize it with the ratchet open to avoid stress on the joint.

Why Buy from Surgronic?

Surgronic supplies genuine HATE surgical instruments to clinics, hospitals and surgeons. Every pair of HATE De Martel forceps is inspected before shipping, and our team can help you build a complete neurosurgery or plastic surgery set. Browse our full range of surgical instruments.

المواصفات

• Brand: HATE
• Country of origin: Germany
• Model: De Martel
• Jaw type: T-shaped, serrated and toothed
• Jaw width: [confirm, e.g. 12 mm]
• Locking: Ratchet
• Overall length: [confirm, e.g. 18.5 cm]
• Material: German surgical stainless steel, blue colour-coded finger rings [confirm coating]
• Reusable: Yes
• Supplied: Non-sterile

De Martel Forceps FAQ

What are De Martel forceps used for?

They are mainly used to grasp and retract scalp flaps in neurosurgery, as well as thick skin flaps in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Is this the same as a Willett-Martel clamp?

Yes. De Martel and Willett-Martel are names used for the same type of scalp flap clamp.

Can they be autoclaved?

Yes. Clean and lubricate them first, then sterilize them with the ratchet open following your facility’s protocol.

Are they supplied sterile?

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

Important Safety Information

This instrument is intended for use by trained medical professionals only. Do not overtighten the ratchet on delicate tissue, and inspect the teeth and joint before every use.