The Frankfurt Retraction System is offered as a product family comprising 12 catalogued configurations. It is a modular self-retaining retraction system that provides adjustable, hands-free exposure of the operative field using a supporting frame together with interchangeable blades. All configurations share the FRANKFURT pattern. The family provides pattern variants including thyroidectomy frame, connecting clamp, oval; frame; working lengths ranging across 180 mm, 140 mm, 120 mm; blade types including blade only. It is applicable to general surgical exposure, procedures requiring extended hands-free retraction. Individual configurations are selectable as variations, each identified by its own catalog reference and available on a request-a-quote basis.