Kocher-Zange: Konstruktion, Verwendung und chirurgische Fachrichtungen

Kocher forceps (also called Ochsner-Kocher) are ratcheted, curved hemostatic forceps with serrated jaws and 1×2 teeth at the tip for secure tissue grip.

Design Features

• Curved shaft: Improves access to deep structures.
• Serrated jaws + 1×2 teeth: Strong hold on tough tissue (fascia, tendon, bowel).
• Ratcheted lock: Maintains clamping pressure hands-free.
• Stainless steel: Autoclavable, durable.

Common Surgical Uses

1. Grasping fascia, tendon, or bowel during dissection.
2. Clamping bleeding vessels (hemostasis).
3. Retracting tissue for exposure.
4. Placing/retrieving drains or packing.
5. Removing foreign bodies.

Specialties

General surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, OB/GYN, vascular surgery.

Note: Not for delicate tissues (risk of crushing); use atraumatic forceps (e.g., Debakey) for vessels/intestine.