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Dubai, UAE – June 28, 2021 — Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions, a member of the Al Shirawi Group of Companies, has today announced its appointment as UAE Distributor for Groupe Lépine, the renowned French manufacturer of cutting-edge orthopaedic implants for hips, knees and hands. In line with Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions’ mission to partner with the leading technologically advanced brands in the world, the agreement with Groupe Lépine enables the introduction of this cost effective and safe, patented French implant expertise to the people of UAE who are suffering from extreme mobility issues.
Founded in 1714 in Lyon, France, Groupe Lépine has developed and patented innovative designs such as PAVI™ stems & Quattro™ Dual Mobility range for the hip, Endurance™ and Kneo™ for the knee and Maia™ for the hand implants. These are enhanced with the most up to date materials and technologies, enabling Orthopaedic Surgeons to perform implant procedures with optimal outcome and minimal change in the technique. This ensures that patients will recover and reach optimal mobility faster, and with less likelihood of relapse or dislocation.
A part of the Al Shirawi Group of Companies that was founded in 1971, Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions was established to serve the community with advanced solutions in medical equipment, medical devices and pharmaceuticals that will benefit people at large. The company’s goal is to optimise technology and play a part in developing a highly efficient, collaborative, scalable, and agile digital healthcare system.
Laurent Clochard, International Sales Director, Groupe Lépine, said “We are delighted to partner with Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions to distribute our pioneering implant devices in the UAE. With our shared commitment to technological and service excellence, we are perfectly aligned and we are looking forward to making a difference to those people of the UAE that are suffering with poor mobility and chronic joint pain.”
Pramodh Idicheria, Chief Operating Officer, Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions commented “Al Shirawi Group takes great pride in partnering with best in class brands, and our association with Groupe Lépine is no exception. We believe that the people of the UAE deserve access to the very best medical options, and Groupe Lepine’s world leading orthopaedic implant designs will radically change the way that surgeons can treat their patients with chronic joint conditions.” The partnership marks a significant step for Al Shirawi Healthcare Services in their quest to bring the most advanced healthcare solutions to the Middle East.
About Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions L.L.C
A part of the Al Shirawi Group of Companies that was founded in 1971, Al Shirawi Healthcare Solutions was established to serve the community with advanced solutions in medical equipment, medical devices and pharmaceuticals that will benefit the people at large. The goal is to optimise technology and play a part in developing a highly efficient, collaborative, scalable, and agile digital healthcare system. For more information, please visit: www.alshirawi.health
About Groupe Lépine Groupe
Lépine is a French company which has cultivated a single ambition since 1714: to become the chosen partner of the medical world. To do so, the company has continued asserting its commitment to preserve its independence and family values, which today allows it to make its own decisions and demand the best. The Group based in Genay, near Lyon, now has 450 working employees in its 8 operational sites. Based on expertise and a proven knowledge of the market, Groupe Lépine has been able to develop and improve safe and effective implants validated by a significant clinical history. The company has also designed new solutions in response to modern and personalised treatment for pathologies. Today, Groupe Lépine’s products are available in more than 30 countries around the world. The company has 6 commercial subsidiaries and several partners. For more information, please visit: www.groupe-lepine.com
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