Bailey aortic rongeur working length 125mm angled down 70° jaws 3.0mm bite ring handle

Controlled Access for Cardiovascular and General Surgical Rongeur Work

The Bailey aortic rongeur is a surgical rongeur designed to remove or trim hard tissue through a focused 3.0mm bite. Its 125mm working length supports access beyond the immediate incision, while the 70° down-angled, shaped jaws help direct the working end toward the target area. The bite ring handle provides a familiar control format for deliberate instrument handling during cardiovascular and general surgery workflows. By combining extended reach with a defined jaw angle, this rongeur can support precise positioning where a straight approach is less convenient, while its compact bite helps maintain a focused working area.

Use Cases

• Access and remove small amounts of hard tissue during cardiovascular surgical procedures requiring aortic rongeur geometry.
• Support general surgery tasks involving controlled biting or trimming of hard tissue through a 3.0mm jaw bite.
• Use the 70° down angle to approach targets when a downward-directed working end is more practical than a straight orientation.
• Apply the 125mm working length when additional reach is useful within a deeper or less direct operative field.
• Handle the instrument through its bite ring configuration during deliberate positioning and repeated surgical workflow steps.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the rongeur according to the facility's validated procedures and the applicable manufacturer instructions for use.
• Inspect the jaws, angled working end, and bite ring handle for visible soil, damage, misalignment, or impaired movement before use.
• Handle the 70° angled jaws carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to avoid contact damage or distortion.
• Store the instrument clean, dry, and protected from impact or pressure that could affect the jaw alignment.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.