Stop asking "what if" and help build what’s next.
Designing and manufacturing surgical access systems shouldn’t slow down your core business. Partner with a dedicated OEM team focused on helping you reach more surgeons and scale with confidence.
More Than a Supplier
A Strategic OEM Partner.
Orthopaedic companies don't just need components, they need a partner who can help accelerate surgeon adoption, reduce development friction, and scale with confidence.
At Thompson Retractor, we provide fully integrated support from concept to commercialization so your implants get into more ORs, faster. We partner with your team to develop customized solutions that align with your implants, your surgeons, and your commercial goals.
Why Leading OEMs Partner with Thompson
Accelerate Time to Market
Streamlined development and in-house execution reduce delays and handoffs.
Increase Surgeon Exposure
Our products help showcase your implants in real surgical environments, driving evaluation and adoption.
Reduce Complexity & Risk
Integrated teams and proven processes minimize rework and regulatory friction.
Scale Without Compromise
From early-stage concepts to high-volume production, we grow with your program.
Built to Support Your Entire Product Lifecycle
Our extensive patent portfolio and engineering expertise help accelerate innovation while reducing the development burden.
Dedicated, Cross-Functional Team
- Engineering experts focused on design for manufacturability.
- Product management to drive timelines and alignment.
- Integrated quality and risk support from day one.
End-to-End, In-House Execution
- Precision manufacturing in the U.S.
- Validation, testing, and documentation.
- Packaging, logistics, and global distribution.
Regulatory & Design Support
- Full design control management and documentation.
- Risk management and compliance support.
- Technical and marketing support materials.
Expand Your Portfolio.
Leverage Our Experience
We currently engineer specialized access solutions for the following markets:
Liver / Abdominal
Spine
Hip / Shoulder / Knee
Cardiothoracic
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you support both early-stage development and high-volume production?
Our OEM partnership includes collaborative concept development, full design control management, regulatory and risk support, as well as manufacturing and supply chain execution.
Where are your surgical access systems manufactured?
We offer end-to-end in-house execution, including precision manufacturing validation and testing, right here in the USA.
Do you support both early-stage development and high-volume production?
Yes. From early-stage concepts to high-volume production, we grow with your program. Our integrated teams and proven processes help minimize rework and regulatory friction across your entire product lifecycle.
Ready to Build What's Next?
