Doyen Rib Raspatory
Also known as: Doyen rib rasp, Doyen raspatory
A hooked rib raspatory used in thoracic surgery to strip the periosteum from around a rib; made in left and right and in different sizes.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Doyen Rib Raspatory
The Doyen rib raspatory is a bone raspatory designed for the ribs. Bone raspatories have a profiled scraping edge that lifts the periosteum away from the bone, and the Doyen pattern shapes that edge into a curved hook that passes around the rib.
Because the hook curves one way, the instrument is made in left and right versions, and makers list adult, child and infant sizes. It is grouped with cardiothoracic and thoracic instruments in manufacturer catalogues.
Blade size, edge sharpness and handle form differ between makers, so side and size should be specified together.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Thoracic surgery
- Stripping periosteum from ribs
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Doyen Rib Raspatory (RI-S-4816) | RI-S-4816 | Official site ↗ | |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Doyen Rib Raspatory – 6-1/2, Left | 55-7065 | 6-1/2" / 165 mm | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Doyen Rib Raspatory – 6-1/2, Right | 55-6965 | 6-1/2" / 165 mm | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Doyen Rib Raspatory – 7 | 22-7660 | 7" / 178 mm · angled (right), blunt | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Doyen Rib Raspatory – 7, Left | 22-7760 | 7" / 178 mm · angled (left), blunt | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Doyen Rib Raspatory Set – 6-1/2, Right and Left | 55-7067 | Official site ↗ |
6 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
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Questions about the Doyen Rib Raspatory
What is a Doyen Rib Raspatory used for?
A hooked rib raspatory used in thoracic surgery to strip the periosteum from around a rib; made in left and right and in different sizes.
What other names is the Doyen Rib Raspatory known by?
The Doyen Rib Raspatory is also known as Doyen rib rasp, Doyen raspatory.
What is the difference between a periosteal elevator and a raspatory?
The two terms overlap: "raspatory" is a traditional name, used especially in European catalogues, for an instrument that scrapes or strips periosteum and soft tissue from bone, a job also done by periosteal elevators. In practice, "raspatory" is often applied to sturdier designs with a sharp scraping edge, including curved rib raspatories shaped to pass around a rib, while "elevator" covers a broader range of lifting and separating instruments. Naming differs between suppliers, so compare blade shape and dimensions. See the Doyen rib raspatory and Farabeuf rugine guides.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Doyen Rib Raspatory?
6 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Sklar Surgical Instruments (5) and Rigor Instruments (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Doyen Rib Raspatory?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Doyen Rib Raspatory include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Doyen Rib Raspatory?
Other elevators in this directory include Adson Periosteal Elevator, Boies Nasal Fracture Elevator, Cobb Spinal Elevator and Cottle Elevator. See all elevators.
What should I check when sourcing elevators?
- Pattern and size: compare the shape and width of the working end and the handle with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/general-surgical-instruments/doyen-rib-raspatory-17-5-cm-curved-left-right-ri-s-4816/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10649111181726
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00887482021521
- ca.myteleflex.com/en/CAD/All-Categories/Surgical-Instruments/CVT/Doyen-Raspatories/p/343152
- ca.myteleflex.com/en/CAD/All-Categories/Surgical-Instruments/CVT/Doyen-Raspatories/p/343149
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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