Cooley Auricular Appendage ForcepsDDP Elite USA Cooley Auricular Appendage Forceps are specially designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. These forceps have a wide application but are particularly well suited for use in manipulating auricular appendages. Each auricle leads into its respective atrium and thus this instrument is of use in surgical procedures that require access to the atria. The scissor handle grip allows for ease in grasping and manipulating this tool.