Which Towel Clips Do You Need?
Choose by pattern and length; each clip is linked once below by its Zepf number.
Towel clips2 items
| Zepf No. |
Pattern or size |
Use |
| 23.705.09 |
Jones towel clip, 9 cm |
Smaller clip for lighter drapes |
| 23.709.11 |
Backhaus towel clip, 11 cm |
Standard pointed towel clamp |
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
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Backhaus: the standard pointed towel clamp.
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Jones: the smaller cross-action clip for lighter drapes.
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: Hemostatic Forceps, Kocher Hemostatic Forceps, Rochester-Pean Forceps, Dressing Forceps, and Oral Surgery Instruments. For forceps types and terminology, see the Surgical Forceps Identification Guide and the Surgical Instrument Glossary.
Related resources: Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart · Hemostatic Forceps · Oral Surgery Instruments
FAQ
What is the towel clip used for?
Securing drapes and towels at the surgical field with a locking clamp; Jones 9 cm and Backhaus 11 cm.
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.