Bailey aortic rongeur working length 125mm angled right 45° jaws 3.0mm bite ring handle

Controlled Access for Aortic and General Surgical Bone Rongeur Tasks

The Bailey aortic rongeur is a surgical bone-biting instrument designed to remove or nibble bone where controlled access is important. Its 125mm working length supports reach into deeper operative fields, while the angled right 45º jaws help position the 3.0mm bite at the intended site. The ring handle provides a familiar grip for measured instrument control during cardiovascular and general surgery workflows. As a rongeur, it is suited to focused bone work rather than broad tissue manipulation, helping the operator approach confined areas with a compact, task-specific jaw profile.

Use Cases

• Use for focused bone nibbling during cardiovascular procedures where the named aortic rongeur design is appropriate.
• Support controlled removal of small amounts of bone in general surgery tasks requiring a 3.0mm bite.
• Use the 125mm working length to reach operative areas that require extended instrument access.
• Position the angled right 45º jaws to approach a selected site from a practical lateral orientation.
• Use the ring handle for a secure, deliberate grip during repeated grasp-and-release actions.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the rongeur promptly after use according to facility procedures and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the jaws, bite edges, hinge, and ring handle for residue, damage, misalignment, or restricted movement before reuse.
• Handle the angled jaws carefully to help protect the working edges from contact with other instruments.
• Store the instrument in a clean, dry environment with the jaws protected from impact and unnecessary loading.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.