Micro Dressing Forceps - 18 cm, Grooved Tips, Straight, Tungsten Carbide Inserts, ZEPF-Line Stainless Steel Long Handle with Guide Pin | Helmut Zepf No. 22.820.17TC

The Micro Dressing Forceps from Helmut Zepf (No. 22.820.17TC) are precision-engineered instruments designed to meet the exacting demands of modern dental and microsurgical practice. Featuring grooved tips in a straight configuration, these forceps deliver reliable tissue handling with enhanced grip control.

Key Features

• Tungsten Carbide Inserts: The jaw tips are reinforced with tungsten carbide inserts, providing exceptional durability and long-term resistance to wear, ensuring consistent gripping performance over time.
• Grooved Tips: The precisely machined grooved tips allow secure, atraumatic engagement with delicate tissues and materials during clinical procedures.
• Straight Design: The straight configuration offers direct, unobstructed access, making these Micro Dressing Forceps well-suited for a wide range of intraoral applications.
• 18 cm Long Handle: The extended stainless steel handle, measuring 18 cm, improves reach and operator comfort across diverse clinical settings.
• Guide Pin: An integrated guide pin ensures smooth, consistent alignment of both handle arms, enhancing precision during use.
• ZEPF-Line Quality: Part of the esteemed ZEPF-Line, these instruments are crafted from high-grade stainless steel, reflecting Helmut Zepf's commitment to German manufacturing standards.

Instrument Specifications

1-Year Warranty

This Helmut Zepf instrument is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery.

60-Day Returns — Any Reason, Even If Used

Put this instrument to work in your practice. If it is not right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a full refund — for any reason, even if it has been used.

FAQ

What makes these Micro Dressing Forceps suitable for microsurgical use? The combination of grooved tungsten carbide-tipped jaws, precise straight alignment, and a guide pin ensures controlled, reliable performance in delicate procedural environments.

Are these instruments autoclavable? As stainless steel ZEPF-Line instruments, they are manufactured to withstand standard sterilization protocols, though users should follow applicable guidelines for their facility.

What is the significance of tungsten carbide inserts? Tungsten carbide inserts significantly extend the service life of the Micro Dressing Forceps by providing a hardened gripping surface that resists wear compared to standard stainless steel tips.

Compare With

Base pattern designations shown. Same clinical pattern, not identical manufacture — see our Surgical Instrument Comparison Chart.

Manufacturer literature: ZEPF Dental Catalog (PDF) — more in our Catalogs & Product Library.