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Mayo-Russian tissue forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
Image: SURTEX Instruments · Source / originalMayo-Russian tissue forceps
Mayo-Russian tissue forcep
What is its use?
Holds dense or slippery tissue during dissection and closure.
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How to recognise it.
- Thumb-forceps spring arms.
- Broad rounded or disc-like working tips.
- Radiating serrations create a distinctive gripping surface.
The broad rounded tips differ from the fine pointed tips of many Adson patterns.
Name the parts.
Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.
- Spring base
- Arms
- Finger grip
- Rounded serrated tips
Think first. Then reveal.
Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.
01What is the characteristic tip appearance?+
Broad rounded tips with a radiating gripping pattern.
02Does a broad jaw guarantee no tissue injury?+
No. Force and tissue suitability remain important.
Read the references.
Use these clinical education and instrument references alongside your department’s practical manual. Photo attribution appears below the image.