Hartman cup forceps are specialized surgical instruments used primarily in otology (ear surgery) for tasks like removing polyps, foreign objects, and ossicles from the middle ear. Their cupped tips allow for precise gripping and extraction of tissue and debris in confined areas, while the slender shaft provides enhanced control. They are often available with straight or angled-up lower jaws for added versatility.

Removing tissue and foreign bodies:

The scoop-shaped or cupped tips are ideal for grasping and removing polyps, foreign objects, and other debris from the ear canal.

Dividing ossicles:

They are specifically designed to divide the small bones (ossicles) of the middle ear during surgical procedures.

Performing dissections:

Their delicate nature makes them suitable for micro-dissections in the middle ear.

Reaching confined spaces:

The short, slender shaft is engineered to navigate and work within tight or difficult-to-reach areas of the ear canal.