Surgeons
- Cardio
- General
- Spine
- Total Joint
Specialties
- Brain
  - Brain System Skull Clamp Mounted
    Brain System Skull Clamp Mounted
    The Thompson Brain Retractor System allows for quick, skull clamp mounted set-up, compatible with most skull clamps. The C-Frame provides stability and virtually unlimited frame positioning based on surgeon preference.
  - Brain System Table Mounted
    Brain System Table Mounted
    The Thompson Brain Retractor System allows for quick, table mounted set-up in the sterile field. The C-Frame provides stability and virtually unlimited frame positioning based on surgeon preference.
- Cardiothoracic
  - Bolling Retractor System
    Bolling Retractor System
    The low profile Bolling Retractor is ideal for Mitral Valve surgery.
  - Drake Hook
    Drake Hook
    The Drake Hook provides improved chord lysis and division of rheumatic tissue.
- General
  - Bariatric System
    Bariatric System
    The Thompson Bariatric System provides strength and rigidity for your largest patients.
  - Breast System
    Breast System
    The Thompson Breast Retractor System allows for a quick set-up, virtually unlimited positioning, and rigid, stable retraction where you need it most.
  - Colon / Rectal System
    Colon / Rectal System
    The Thompson Colon / Rectal System replaces self-retaining and disposable retractors with a versatile, low-profile table-mounted retractor. Each blade is independently controlled and adjustable for your exposure needs.
  - General / Vascular System
    General / Vascular System
    Thompson’s General / Vascular System is ideal for general abdominal and vascular procedures, especially aortic repair.
  - HIPEC Retractor System
    HIPEC Retractor System
    Thompson’s HIPEC System is reputed for its rigidity, versatility, and flexibility.
  - Liver / Oncology System
    Liver / Oncology System
    Utilizing a bilateral retractor frame set up, the Thompson Liver / Oncology System provides surgeons with the ability to obtain stable, versatile retraction for liver transplants, liver resections, oncology, and obesity cases. Combined with Thompson Retractor’s expansive blade selection, the bilateral set up offers multi-planed retraction and unlimited flexibility for the most complex abdominal and pelvic cases.
  - Pediatric System
    Pediatric System
    A variety of pediatric blades with smaller frame arms to accommodate your tiniest patients.
  - Radiolucent Liver / Oncology System
    Radiolucent Liver / Oncology System
    Multi-planed retraction and versatility for the most complex abdominal and pelvic cases. Radiolucent blades allow for faster imaging, eliminating the need to remove blades or release retraction during cholangiograms.
  - RingTrack® General / Vascular / Trauma System (Fixed)
    RingTrack® General / Vascular / Trauma System (Fixed)
    The Thompson RingTrack® System combines Thompson Retractor quality and innovation with a ratchet-style ring retractor.
  - Trauma System
    Trauma System
    Sterile table mount and independent frame arms allow for quick, versatile set-ups. When combined with S-Lock Quick Angle Handles, the Trauma System gives surgeons control over each blade’s exact placement while remaining extremely low profile. The system contains a streamlined selection of blades ideal for trauma procedures.
  - Small Incision System
    Small Incision System
    The Small Incision System is ideal for general and ENT procedures in the head and neck region.
  - S-Lock® RingTrack® General / Vascular / Trauma System
    S-Lock® RingTrack® General / Vascular / Trauma System
    The Thompson S-Lock® RingTrack® System combines Thompson Retractor quality and innovation with a ratchet-style ring retractor.
  - Thompson OneFrame® General / Vascular System
    Thompson OneFrame® General / Vascular System
    Single piece OneFrame® provides fast, easy set up and adjustments with Thompson’s patented S-Lock® and Quick Angle features.
- Gynecology
  - GYN Oncology System
    GYN Oncology System
    Uncompromised Exposure for complex GYN oncology to simple abdominal and vaginal procedures.
  - GYN System
    GYN System
    A streamlined selection of frame components for smaller abdominal and vaginal procedures.
- Laparoscopic
  - Laparoscopic for Elite Rail Clamp
    Laparoscopic for Elite Rail Clamp
    Thompson’s laparoscopic products offer hands-free, multi-configuration possibilities for holding scopes and laparoscopic instruments.
  - Laparoscopic for Power Rail Clamp
    Laparoscopic for Power Rail Clamp
    Thompson’s laparoscopic products offer hands-free, multi-configuration possibilities for holding scopes and laparoscopic instruments.
- Plastic
  - Body Contouring System
    Body Contouring System
    Can be used in smaller procedures, such as tummy tucks, to large procedures, such as panniculectomies.
- Spine
  - Advanced MIS Anterior Lumbar Access
    Advanced MIS Anterior Lumbar Access
    Achieve exceptional MIS ALIF access with the addition of Thompson’s exclusive AL Advanced MIS Blade Kit to the low-profile Thompson Anterior Lumbar Ring System.
  - AL Articulating Arm System
    AL Articulating Arm System
    Thompson’s table-mounted Anterior Lumbar Articulating Arm Retractor System contains streamlined components for fast, easy set up. This specialized system utilizes easily adjustable articulating arms to attach retractor blades to a stable, table mounted frame. Articulating arms provide maximum positioning versatility, with the added benefit of multiplanar retraction.
  - Anterior Lumbar System
    Anterior Lumbar System
    The anterior approach to the lumbar spine is heavily dependent on the ability of the access surgeon to provide exposure quickly and safely. The Thompson Retractor provides safe exposure of the anterior lumbar spine, eliminating shift or “rise up” in the wound, and potentially reducing the risk of vascular, nerve, and ureter injury.
  - Anterior Lumbar Ring System
    Anterior Lumbar Ring System
    Developed with Dr. Jonathan Schoeff, the low-profile Thompson Anterior Lumbar Ring System provides effortless exposure to the lumbar spine.
  - CCA System
    CCA System
    The CCA System was designed with input from Dr. Rudolph Bertagnolli to achieve superior, Uncompromised Exposure of the cervical spine. Unlike any other system, the CCA has independent bone lever blades that engage with the patient’s anatomy and expand visualization with minimal retraction and maximum control.
  - Cervical System
    Cervical System
    Independent, safe retraction of the esophagus, trachea, and nerves, as well as the ability to elevate the longus colli.
  - MIS PLA® System
    MIS PLA® System
    The MIS Posterior Lumbar Access (PLA) System allows spine surgeons to accomplish minimal access with maximum visualization. Utilizing a versatile frame platform, the system provides flexible, independent retraction and angling from all directions while also providing controlled stable exposure.
  - Posterior Lumbar Ring System
    Posterior Lumbar Ring System
    Ideal for various procedures from deformity correction to discectomies.
- Total Joint
  - Femur Elevator
    Femur Elevator
    The Thompson Retractor Femur Elevator uses a sterile rail clamp to securely atach to the OR bedrail, providing stable elevation of the femur and eliminating the need for extra staff.
  - Total Joint Frame
    Total Joint Frame
    Thompson’s table-mounted Total Joint Retractor Frame is ideal for orthopedic surgeons performing hip, knee, and shoulder procedures. This specialized system utilizes rigid handles or flexible tethers to attach retractor blades to a stable, table mounted frame which eliminates the need for extra staff to hold retractors. A sterile mount, low profile design, and streamlined set up saves time and space.
- Urology
  - Kidney System
    Kidney System
    The Thompson Kidney System provides open exposure through a mini incision.
  - Urologic Oncology System
    Urologic Oncology System
    Uncompromised Exposure for the most complex and widespread urological oncology procedures.
  - Urology System
    Urology System
    The Thompson Urology System offers a streamlined selection of frame components for smaller abdominal and perineal procedures.
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System Features

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Exclusive Cutting Groove

This unique groove prevents scalpel slippage, easing chord lysis and division of rheumatic tissue.

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Laser Etched Markers

Laser etched markers allow for rapid, precise size indication. The smooth finish will allow for the scalpel to cut without catching.

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Longer Catch

Slightly longer ( 1 cm ) catch enhances subvalvular exploration for restricitve tissue.

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Drake Hook

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What Our Customers Say

“The Drake Hook is an important tool for subvalvular mitral repair. The cutting groove facilitates safe commissurotomy and chord lysis.”

Daniel H. Drake, MD