For orthopaedic manufacturers looking to expand globally, choosing the right distribution partner is often the most effective approach. Direct subsidiaries can be time consuming and costly, whilst distributors often provide the quickest route to market and higher returns on investment. The challenge lies in finding reputable distributors to suit your needs.

By partnering with us, you have access to our verified network of distributors across the globe. We take care of identifying, selecting and managing your distributors, leaving you to focus on other business-critical programmes. Our partners choose to work with us because we offer an efficient and reliable service, removing the need to hire an international export management team.

We provide independent consultation through the many different challenges faced by SME medical device manufacturers. Offering support through the development life cycle to bring your products to market and ready for distribution into new territories in the most efficient way.

Our services include - translation of product information and technical documentation for relevant markets; providing answers from local distributors, reps and surgeons regarding product specifics; maintaining relationships with distribution agents; travelling internationally to engage new markets; providing complete product expertise to existing and potential distribution partners.

Our research team develops in-depth professional reports and reviews, analysing, extracting, and evaluating information from various data sets and sources.

With access to numerous resources, reports and databases, we are able to provide geographical reviews of potential markets; industry reports covering key trends and activities and benchmarking of key players and competitors.

All medical devices sold in the UK market need to be registered with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Manufacturers based outside the UK are required to appoint a UK Responsible Person to carry out specified tasks in relation to the manufacturer’s obligations. The responsibilities of the UK Responsible Person are set out in the UK MDR 2002.

Using our detailed local knowledge to ensure all technical and regulatory documentation is prepared correctly to meet the unique requirements of each territory. Following successful registration of your products, our auditing and traceability practices provide continued assurance to both suppliers and distributors.