Bailey Rib Approximator 20cm

Clinical Application

Designed to align and compress adjacent ribs during thoracic procedures. Used to maintain anatomical rib position during thoracotomy closure, chest wall reconstruction, and traumatic rib fixation while definitive fixation (wiring, suturing, or plating) is performed. Provides controlled approximation to reduce intercostal soft tissue tension and facilitate hemostasis and restoration of chest wall contour.

Design & Configuration

The 20 cm length offers sufficient reach into the pleural cavity while allowing precise manual control at the handle. The handheld design provides tactile feedback for incremental adjustment of rib position, aiding accurate placement of sutures, wires, or fixation plates. A compact profile helps in confined operative fields and supports single-operator use for temporary reduction and alignment of rib segments.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib approximator (Bailey pattern)
• Length: 20 cm
• Intended use: Approximation of ribs during thoracic surgery, chest wall closure, and trauma repair
• Configuration: Handheld design for direct manual control
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from high-quality surgical stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles. Smooth finishes and precision machining reduce tissue snagging and simplify cleaning. Constructed for long-term reusability under standard hospital sterile processing protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy