Bailey Gibbon Rib Approximator 20cm

Clinical Application

Designed to align and hold adjacent rib edges during thoracic procedures, this approximator is used to reduce and stabilize separated ribs for chest wall closure, rib plating, or temporary retraction during exposure. It facilitates precise approximation of costal margins while minimizing soft-tissue entrapment, helping surgeons obtain consistent alignment prior to definitive fixation in trauma, cardiothoracic, and general thoracic procedures.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's hand-held geometry provides tactile control for gradual, controlled approximation. Opposing jaws shaped to engage rib edges distribute compressive force across the contact surface to reduce focal pressure on bone and periosteum. The 20 cm length offers a balance of reach and ergonomic handling for use in open thoracotomies and chest-wall procedures where both access and fine control are required.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib approximator (Bailey Gibbon pattern)
• Length: 20 cm
• Configuration: Hand-held with opposing approximation jaws
• Intended use: Rib approximation during thoracotomy, chest wall stabilization and closure
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision machining and finished working surfaces for atraumatic contact with bone and soft tissue. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard sterilization processes common to reusable surgical instruments.

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