Bailey Rib Approximator Thoracic Surgery Instrument (Bailey-Gibbon Contractor) is the essential cardiothoracic closing instrument engineered for precise, controlled re-approximation and stabilization of ribs during thoracotomy closure. Features a rigid toothed track bar, curved claw-like anatomical prongs that grasp adjacent ribs without impinging upon the intercostal neurovascular bundle, and a self-locking wing-nut/thumb-screw mechanism for smooth incremental compression before tying pericostal sutures. Available in Adult (16-20 cm) and Pediatric (14 cm) sizes, and in three verified manufacturing quality tiers: German Industry Grade, UK Industry Grade, and Pakistani First-Grade (Grade A+). 100% resilient to 134°C steam autoclaving, UPA coded, backed by registered tax e-invoicing and Alreda Medical's unconditional Direct Replacement Warranty in Cairo.