Markku Silen

Inion Oy is a medical devices company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative biodegradable and bioactive implants for applications in Spine and Specialty Orthopedics applications. By targeting key strategic markets in the USA and select territories in the rest of the world, Inion has built a product portfolio sold through a dedicated network of specialist distributors. Inion's products include biodegradable plates, screws, pins and membranes, which are used to enhance the healing of bone or soft tissue injuries, such as those caused by trauma or by reconstructive surgery. Inion's core expertise is in the design and manufacture of implants from its proprietary Inion Optima™ family of biomaterials, which enables the Company to develop medical implants with properties tailored for specific surgical applications, in terms of strength, flexibility and rate of degradation. Incorporated in 2000, Inion has offices in the UK and USA, and its head office, R&D and manufacturing facilities are in Tampere, Finland.