Our Company
At Thompson Retractor, we believe surgeons deserve the right tools to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated exclusively to advancing table-mounted retractors—designed to meet the specific needs of each surgeon, whether in routine or complex procedures.
As the global leader in table-mounted retraction, Thompson combines innovation, precision engineering, and reliable service to deliver solutions that empower surgical teams around the world.
Our Mission
We are committed to improving patient outcomes worldwide by providing surgeons with innovative, customizable retractor sets that empower surgeons to make surgery safer, more efficient, and more successful.
What Sets Us Apart
Innovation & Quality: Continually evolving with surgeon input and cutting-edge engineering.
Customization: Sets designed to adapt to each surgeon’s unique needs and techniques.
Service & Reliability: A partner surgeons can trust, with responsive support and long-lasting solutions.
Table-Mounted Benefits: Stable, hands-free exposure that enables surgical precision and enhances teamwork in the OR.
Our Culture & History
At Thompson, our culture is defined by putting customers first. We build lasting relationships through trust, integrity, and responsive support—ensuring every surgeon has the confidence and tools needed for success in the OR.
Thompson Surgical’s story began in 1965 when Dr. Richard C. Thompson patented the world’s first table-mounted retractor, manufacturing it in his garage for surgeons in California. In the 1970s, Dr. Albert W. Farley and his son, Dan, refined the concept to improve surgical exposure. After collaborating with Dr. Thompson, Dan purchased the company in 1983—founding Thompson Surgical Instruments and advancing the innovation that started it all.
With Thompson Retractor, you have more than a tool—you have a trusted partner dedicated to your success in the operating room.