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Product Specialties
- 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 versatile, low profile Thompson Colon / Rectal System replaces self-retaining and disposable retractors.
  - 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
    Multi-planed retraction and versatility 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.
  - Small Incision System
    Small Incision System
    The Small Incision System is ideal for general and ENT procedures in the head and neck region.
  - Trauma System
    Trauma System
    Sterile mount rail clamp and independent frame arms allow for quick, versatile setups. When combined with S-Lock Quick Angle handles, the 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.
- Brain
  - Brain System Table Mounted
    Brain System - Table Mounted
    The Thompson Brain Retractor System allows for quick, table mounted set-up in the sterile field.
  - 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.
- COVID-19 Barrier
- Total Joint
  - Total Joint
    Total Joint Frame
    Thompson’s table-mounted Total Joint Retractor System 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.
  - Femur Elevator
    Femur Elevator
    The Thompson Retractor Femur Elevator uses a sterile mount Elite II Rail Clamp to securely attach to the OR table, providing stable elevation of the femur, eliminating the need for extra staff. The Femur hook and Micro-Adjustable handle allow for consistent and precise positioning.
- Spine
  - Cervical System
    Cervical System
    Independent, safe retraction of the esophagus, trachea, and nerves, as well as the ability to elevate the longus colli.
  - CCA System
    CCA System
    “This exposure allows a perfect unobstructed perpendicular visualization of the cervical spine, resulting in a very easy surgery on vertebras or discs.” – Prof. Rudolph Bertagnoli, MD
  - Anterior Lumbar System
    Anterior Lumbar System
    Safe and effortless Uncompromised Anterior Lumbar Exposure.
  - Anterior Lumbar Ring System
    Anterior Lumbar Ring System
    The low-profile Thompson Anterior Lumbar Ring System provides effortless, Uncompromised Exposure to the lumbar spine.
  - Advanced MIS ALIF 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.
  - Anterior Lumbar 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.
  - Posterior Lumbar System
    Posterior Lumbar System
    Ideal for various procedures from deformity correction to discectomies.
  - MIS PLA® System
    MIS PLA® System
    The MIS PLA® System provides excellent exposure for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Decompression, and Pedicle Screw Fixation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Plastic
  - Body Contouring System
    Body Contouring System
    Can be used in smaller procedures, such as tummy tucks, to large procedures, such as panniculectomies.
- Thompson RingTrack^®
  - 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.
  - 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.
- Thompson OneFrame^®
  - 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.
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Tips + Troubleshooting Videos

Set Up » Sterile Processing » Clinical » Educational » Features + Accessories » Tips + Troubleshooting » Earlier Generation

Please Note: As we continually strive to provide the best products possible, some of the products shown in our videos may appear slightly different from currently sold products.

Thompson Tips: Cervical Frame Set Up

Thompson Tips: Cervical Handle Tips

Thompson Tips: Cervical Blades and Manipulator Handle

Thompson Tips: Why Choose Table-Mounted Retraction for Anterior Cervical?

Thompson Tips: Handles and Frames

Thompson Tips: Hip System

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Bolling Retractor System

Drake Hook

Bariatric System

Breast System

Colon / Rectal System

General / Vascular System

HIPEC Retractor System

Liver / Oncology System

Pediatric System

Radiolucent Liver / Oncology System

Small Incision System

Trauma System

Brain System - Table Mounted

Brain System - Skull Clamp Mounted

Total Joint Frame

Femur Elevator

Cervical System

CCA System

Anterior Lumbar System

Anterior Lumbar Ring System

Advanced MIS Anterior Lumbar Access

AL Articulating Arm System

Posterior Lumbar System

MIS PLA® System

Laparoscopic for Elite Rail Clamp

Laparoscopic for Power Rail Clamp

Kidney System

Urologic Oncology System

Urology System

GYN Oncology System

GYN System

Body Contouring System

S-Lock® RingTrack® General / Vascular / Trauma System

RingTrack® General / Vascular / Trauma System (Fixed)

Thompson OneFrame® General / Vascular System