Medical device set to go a Storm worldwide

Intelligent Orthopaedics, an innovative orthopaedics device company backed by Staffordshire University, has entered into a long-term global distribution agreement with BSN medical, a world leading medical device company.

BSN medical will be the global distributor for a new patented surgical device called Storm, the Staffordshire Orthopaedic Reduction Machine.

Storm was designed and developed by Intelligent Orthopaedics in association with Staffordshire University, Keele University, and the University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust.

Storm has been developed for reduction of lower limb fractures of the tibia and distal femur by providing controlled traction and alignment for lower leg fractures.

The use of Storm has been shown to significantly improve fracture reduction and shorten operating times, and can easily used with all internal and external fixation systems.

Staffordshire Univeristy Professor Peter Ogrodnik, who is Managing Director of Intelligent Orthopaedics, added " We are very excited about this partnership.

"We have always believed that Storm is a global product and would change the way in which lower leg trauma is treated. Our partnership with BSN will enable us to concentrate on developing the next generation of fracture treatment devices."

Tom Darcey, Fracture Management Marketing Director, said: "BSN medical is very proud of its new partnership with Intelligent Orthopaedics.

"The Storm device is an excellent innovation in fracture fixation and works well as a progression of our business from traditional non-invasive fixation to next generation surgical fixation.

"BSN medical has been the leader for many years in non-invasive orthopaedics and is now well-positioned as a free standing company to market a new, more efficient fracture reduction device for surgery."