STATEMENT OF NEED

Statement of Need
Thompson Surgical Reusable Retractor Sets BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Bay Pines VA Health Care System (BPVAHCS)

Scope. The Contractor shall provide four (4) complete Thompson Surgical reusable, table-mounted retractor sets, including all rail clamps, hinged crossbars, lower abdominal bar, angled arms, joints, handles, and the full complement of radiolucent and standard retractor blades and accessories required to furnish complete surgical retraction capability (manufacturer Liver / Oncology and Radiolucent Liver / Oncology configuration, references SL82007 / SL82008). This is a one-time, firm-fixed-price supply purchase; no recurring services are required. Background. The Thompson sets supplement the facility's existing Bookwalter retractor (which remains in service) for deep upper-abdominal, hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary procedures which will provide adequate visualization, and for spine applications. Four complete sets support two full-time HPB / Surgical Oncology surgeons operating concurrently while instruments are reprocessed through Sterile Processing Service (SPS). Salient Characteristics at minimum:
Mount to standard OR table side rails and function as a self-retaining, hands-free frame, with a rail clamp adjustable within the sterile field. Provide multi-axial articulating joints (e.g., Cam III, S-Lock technology – or - equivalent) that lock blades at compound angles without obstructing the field. Provide bilateral hinged crossbars and a lower abdominal bar enabling sternal/costal elevation for deep subdiaphragmatic working space. Include positive-locking quick-connect and Micro-Adjustable handles that maintain deep traction without slippage. Include padded, contour-conforming blades that distribute pressure and accommodate respiratory movement. Include anodized-aluminum radiolucent blades permitting intraoperative fluoroscopy without removal or repositioning. Be reusable and compatible with manufacturer-recommended cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization by SPS. Include all mounting hardware, adapters, clamps, joints, and accessories required for four complete, fully operational sets.

*** The basis of design (BOD) is Thompson Surgical instruments SL82007 / SL82008. However, this is a Brand Name or Equal Requirement. The requirement is for four (4) complete sets. Each set shall include the following: Item #
Part Number
Instrument Description
QTY
43903AC
Elite III Rail Clamp w/2 Cam Joints 18in
41900PHL

41.5 Bilat Crossbar Hng 14.5x10x14.5