Semken Tissue Forceps

The Semken tissue forceps is made for holding tissue and suturing with a slender 1 × 2 tooth tip on a 12 or 15 cm handle, straight or curved. This collection also holds the Semken-Taylor dressing and dissecting forceps, straight or curved. Helmut Zepf makes them in 7 versions, all in Germany, and every one on this page ships from our US warehouse.

Since 1921 · Made in GermanyShips from the US

Guides & charts for this collection

Reference pages already linked from this collection, in one place.

Care guideSurgical Instrument Reprocessing & Sterilization Guide GuideSurgical Forceps Identification Guide ChartSurgical Instrument Comparison Chart GlossarySurgical Instrument Glossary

Which Semken Tissue Forceps Do You Need?

Every Semken Tissue Forceps version in this collection is listed below by its Zepf number, grouped by pattern; the size and tip details repeat the product titles.

Semken tissue forceps, 1 x 2 teeth4 items

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
22.480.12	Straight, 5"
22.480.15	Straight, 6" (15 cm)
22.481.12	Curved, 5"
22.481.15	Curved, 6" (15 cm)

Semken-Taylor dressing and dissecting forceps3 items

Zepf No.	Pattern or size
22.278.12	Straight, 5"
22.278.15	Straight, 5" (per product title)
22.279.15	Curved, 5"

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

Per the product titles, this collection holds Semken tissue forceps with 1 x 2 teeth and Semken-Taylor dressing and dissecting forceps, straight or curved.

Suturing: the fine 1 × 2 teeth of the Semken tissue forceps hold the flap edge while the needle passes.
Dressing and dissecting: the Semken-Taylor forceps are dressing and dissecting forceps for handling dressings and delicate tissue.
Straight or curved: the curved version keeps the hand out of the line of sight in the posterior.

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.

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FAQ

What is the Semken tissue forceps used for?

Holding tissue and suturing with a slender 1 × 2 tooth tip on a 12 or 15 cm handle, straight or curved. The Semken-Taylor versions in this collection are dressing and dissecting forceps.

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.

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60-day returns

Helmut Zepf instruments are returnable within 60 days for any reason, even if used.

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Warranty

Coverage differs by instrument line; the warranty page lists each one.

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