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Russian Tissue Forceps

Distinctive "star-burst" or "saucer" tip — flat, circular, with multiple small teeth on the working face. Spreads grasping force broadly.

Design

  • Flat circular tip with multiple fine teeth around the working face
  • Heavier shaft than Adson, lighter than Bonney
  • Distributed grip — less focal crush than traditional toothed forceps

Key Uses

  • Handling thick, mobile tissue (muscle, fascia) without slipping
  • Fascia retrieval during pubovaginal sling harvest
  • Flap handling during perineal reconstruction
  • General tissue manipulation where large purchase is needed

See also: Bonney, Adson.