NxStage Medical Inc. announced that it signed a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with Nordic Medcom AB, a distributor of renal care products in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and other international health care markets, for the promotion, sale, delivery and service of the NxStage System One and certain of the company's in-center products in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Under the terms of the agreement, the NxStage System One and PureFlow SL dialysate preparation system will be available to dialysis centers throughout these countries exclusively through Nordic Medcom. Nordic Medcom also has the option to make Medisystems bloodlines and ButtonHole needles available to their customers in these regions.
 
"We believe there is increasing interest in home hemodialysis within this region and are excited to be working with NxStage, the market pioneer," said Arne Puhasmagi, General Manager and President of Nordic Medcom AB.  "We strive to provide our customers with innovative technology that improves patient care. NxStage's focus on innovation and quality makes them a natural addition to our portfolio."