Intelligent Orthopaedics
About IO
Intelligent Orthopaedics was formed in 2005. We specialise in the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of orthopaedic trauma devices.
We are based in Staffordshire in the UK and have ISO13485 certification, CE marked products and FDA clearance to market.
We have two main products STORM and IOS.
The Staffordshire Orthopaedic Reduction Machine (STORM) was our first product. It is a reusable theatre device for the reduction of fractures of the tibia from distal to proximal articulations.
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News
IO wins Lord Stafford Award
Intelligent Orthopaedics wins the Lord Stafford Award for Achievement in Innovation 2005.
Lord Stafford and Jackie Stewart presented the award at
Lord Stafford and Jackie Stewart at the 2005 Annual Awards Dinner
IO MacRobert Award Finalist
Intelligent Orthopaedics Are runners up for the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award.
HRH Prince Philip was presented to the IO team at the annual awards dinner.
STORM mentioned at the Osteosynthase International meeting 2009
"The Fracture Robot has its origins in these basic principles of skeletal traction, ... The latest Fracture Robot design is called STORM. ..."
C. Pomeroy, B. Broome, D. Seligson
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Louisville, USA
The fracture robot a timeless machine
INJURY Volume 40, Supplement 2, Page S21 (September 2009)
IOS used for XX fracture
STORM used for XXX fracture
STORM
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Guides for STORM
Quick information for STORM
STORM is a re-usable surgical device for the reduction of fractures throghout the tibia
A single-use operating kit is required for each surgical procedure.
STORM and its operating kit are CE marked and have FDA clearance to market
Items
1-0-0 STORM including Sterilisation Case
1-10-0 STORM Operating Kit
(box of 5 non-sterile USA only)
1-10-10 STORM Operating Kit
(box of 5 supplied sterile)
Surgical Technique (multi-lingual)
Sterilisation and Cleaning (multi-lingual)
Quick Assembly Guides
Published papers
IMPROVING THE REDUCTION OF TIBIAL FRACTURES
TREATED BY EXTERNAL FIXATION: JBJS
STORM A Revolutionary Aid For Tibial Fracture
Reduction: OPnews
THE STAFFORDSHIRE ORTHOPAEDIC REDUCTION MACHINE
IN TIBIAL PLATEAU, SHAFT AND PILON FRACTURES: JBJS
A device for improved reduction of tibial
fractures treated with external fixation: IMechE
IOS
Guides for IOS
Quick information for IOS
STORM is a single use fixator for fractures of the tibia
IOS and its associated tool kit are CE marked and have FDA clearance to market
IOS bodies come packed with 6 x 6mm bone scews and 4.8mm drill
2-0-0L 110mm IOS body
2-0-0S 70mm IOS body
Supplied non-sterile
Surgical Technique (English only)
Instructions for use (multi-lingual)
pin site care guide (English only)
IOS - Why are there two lengths?
IOS comes in a 70mm and 110mm length. In studies conducted at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire it was found that IOS is suitable for 90% of tibial shaft fractures. The 70mm length suits 50% but enables the fixator to be positioned more proximal or more distal than its 110mm cousin. IF the fracture is too long for the 110mm IOS then this suggests the fracture is not suitable for external fixation
IOS - Epicentric Positioning
Research conducted at the University Hopsital of North Staffordshire and Staffordshire University has identified that in order to minimise shear at the fracture site a monolateral fixator must be positioned symmetric about the centre of the fracture and the centre of bending must also be located at the centre of the bone; this is epicentric placement. The minimal length of the IOS fixator makes this much easier to achieve than with competitor products.
IOS - Low Profile
The IOS fixator has one of the lowest profiles of any external fixator on the market. It has been designed to look sleek but robust. Patients, therefore, are not inhibited from wearing slacks, trousers or jeans. This has been specifically designed for the patient to feel comfortable, and feel confident thus enabling them to mobilise and perform normal daily routines.
A NEW EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM FOR TIBIAL SHAFT FRACTURES: JBJS
EXTERNAL FIXATION OF THE TIBIA: REDUCTION AND MECHANICS
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Email direct:
vigilance_io-uk.com
Tel:
+44 (0) 844 800 4405
Fax:
+44 (0) 1782 294401
Mail to:
Intelligent Orthopaedics Ltd, PO Box 2681,
Stoke-on-Trent, UK, ST4 9BE
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STORM Op Kit 510k
IOS 510k
Establishment Registration
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Intelligent Orthopaedics Ltd
PO Box 2681
Stoke on Trent, UK, ST4 9BE
Tel +44 (0) 844 800 4405
Fax: +44 (0) 1782 294401
Email: info_io-uk.com
Intelligent Orthopaedics, the IO logo, STORM and the STORM logo, IOS and the IOS logo are registered trademarks of Intelligent Orthopaedics Ltd.
STORM and IOS are covered by international patents.
Intelligent Orthopaedics is a limited company registered in England and Wales: 04504094
Registered Office: Glebe Court, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK, ST4 1ET.
