Ruskin Rongeur
The Ruskin bone rongeur is made for trimming bone with a double-action rongeur that multiplies hand force, in 18 and 18.5 cm, straight and curved. This page lists 3 Helmut Zepf versions — two double-action Ruskin-Liston bone-cutting rongeurs and the 18 cm curved Ruskin rongeur — all made in Germany, and every one on this page ships from our US warehouse.
Helmut Zepf GmbH
Regular price $573.99Unit price-
Helmut Zepf GmbH
Regular price $573.99Unit price -
Helmut Zepf GmbH
Ruskin Bone Rongeur Forceps - 18 cm Curved, 6 mm | Helmut Zepf No. 42.654.18
Regular price $573.99Unit price
Reference pages already linked from this collection, in one place.
Which Ruskin Rongeur Do You Need?
Choose Ruskin-Liston for double-action bone cutting in straight or curved form, or the curved Ruskin rongeur with its 6 mm jaw; every product in the collection is linked once below by its Zepf number.
Ruskin-Liston bone-cutting forceps / rongeurs2 items
Ruskin bone rongeur forceps1 items
| Zepf No. | Pattern or size |
|---|---|
| 42.654.18 | Ruskin, curved, 18 cm, 6 mm |
Warranty and Our Guarantee
Every Zepf instrument on this page carries a one-year Helmut Zepf Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (Zepf extraction forceps carry a lifetime warranty). And because an instrument can only be judged in the hand, you have 60 days to return it for any reason — even after you have used it. Try it on real cases; if it is not the instrument for you, send it back.
Made in Germany by Helmut Zepf
Helmut Zepf has manufactured dental and surgical instruments in Germany for over 100 years. Every instrument on this page is forged, ground and finished by Zepf and carries its part number for traceability.
Clinical Use
- Double action: the second joint multiplies force so dense bone is cut with less hand effort.
- Alveoloplasty: smoothing sharp bone edges after extraction.
Care and Reconditioning
Zepf surgical instruments are resharpened, re-aligned and reconditioned by our sharpening and reconditioning service when the working end dulls. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients.
Our Surgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide covers the general workflow for Helmut Zepf surgical instruments.
Compare With
Related Helmut Zepf collections: Dental Bone Rongeurs & Rongeur Forceps, Beyer Rongeur, Böhler Rongeur, Zaufal-Jansen Rongeur, Luer Bone Rongeurs, and Cleveland Rongeurs. For instrument names and terminology, see the Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.
Related resources: Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart · Bone Rongeurs · Oral Surgery Instruments
FAQ
What is the Ruskin bone rongeur used for?
Trimming bone with a double-action rongeur that multiplies hand force, in 18 and 18.5 cm, straight and curved forms.
Is it reusable?
Yes. Clean, disinfect and sterilize between patients like any surgical hand instrument, and return it for reconditioning when the working end dulls or the joint loosens.
Is there a warranty?
One year under the Helmut Zepf Warranty, and 60 days to return it for any reason, even after use.
