Russian Tissue Forceps, 15 cm (6") | Helmut Zepf No. 22.610.15

These Russian tissue forceps from Helmut Zepf carry the pattern surgeons reach for when tissue has to be held firmly without being crushed: a round, cup-shaped jaw with radial serrations around a central boss, so the grip is spread over a wide face instead of concentrated on two teeth. At 15 cm (6") the 22.610.15 gives comfortable reach for oral surgery, implantology and periodontal flap work while staying light in the hand.

Product Overview

The Russian pattern differs from Adson, Semken or Gerald forceps in its working end. Where those carry narrow serrated or 1×2-tooth tips, the Russian forceps ends in a circular, deeply serrated cup with a domed centre. Closed on tissue, the cup grips a broad area with even pressure — secure enough to hold a thick flap, a graft or a specimen, gentle enough to avoid perforating it. The wide, horizontally serrated handle gives a confident grip through gloves.

Key Features

• Russian-pattern round jaw: radially serrated cup with central boss for a broad, non-crushing grip
• 15 cm (6") overall length for reach with control
• Wide, serrated grip area for secure handling through gloves
• Precision-crafted by Helmut Zepf GmbH, manufactured in Germany from surgical stainless steel
• Fully autoclavable; suitable for standard reprocessing cycles

Clinical Application

Holding and retracting mucoperiosteal flaps during surgery, stabilising tissue for suturing, handling and transferring grafts and specimens, and placing or removing packing. The broad cup makes it the tissue forceps of choice for thicker, tougher tissue where a fine-tipped forceps would tear.

Specifications

• Helmut Zepf No.: 22.610.15
• Pattern: Russian tissue forceps
• Length: 15 cm (6")
• Jaw: round, radially serrated cup with central boss
• Material: surgical stainless steel
• Origin: made in Germany

Made in Germany

Helmut Zepf GmbH instruments, including these Russian tissue forceps, are manufactured in Germany — a tradition of precision engineering and quality craftsmanship that dental and surgical professionals rely on worldwide. Helmut Zepf No. 22.610.15 is the specific model reference for this instrument.

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 are Russian forceps used for? Holding thicker tissue — flaps, grafts, specimens — with a broad, even grip that does not crush or perforate, and stabilising tissue while suturing.

How do Russian forceps differ from Adson or Semken forceps? The working end. Adson and Semken forceps have narrow tips with fine serrations or 1×2 teeth for delicate edges; Russian forceps have a round, radially serrated cup that spreads the grip over a wide face for tougher tissue.

What length is this instrument? 15 cm (6") overall.

Who manufactures this instrument? Helmut Zepf GmbH in Germany, catalogued as Helmut Zepf No. 22.610.15.

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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.