SSEM Mthembu Medical is the leading distributor of electro-medical devices and medical consumables throughout Southern Africa. Our mission is to provide exceptional service, quality and innovative technology in the healthcare industry.
Founded in 1987, SSEM has grown to be an integral player in the medical industry with 14 divisions lead by experienced Product Managers, six national branches that are self-sufficient and more than 200 dedicated staff members across South Africa working for a common purpose.
Our client base spans the entire Southern African region. This is accomplished by strategic alliances in the African continent with direct representation in South Africa.


Fast and Easy EtCO2 and SpO2 Monitoring
Nonin Medical's LifeSense WIDESCREEN touch-panel display monitor offers proven PureSAT® SpO2 and Nonin sidestream EtCO2 technologies for a wide range of clinical settings for both intubated and non-intubated patients. Portable, accurate and cost-effective, LifeSense is perfect for monitoring in and outside the hospital setting. Choose from a full line of LifeSense-compatible Nonin PureLight® reusable and disposable pulse oximetry sensors for infants to adults.
Download: LifeSense® Tabletop Capnography and Pulse Oximetry Monitor


Nonin's PureLight disposable sensors are ideal for extended monitoring or situations where the risk of cross-contamination is high. For consistency from patient to patient, the combination of Nonin’s PureSAT® SpO2 technology and PureLight sensor technology delivers highly accurate results that clinicians can rely on. These single-use sensors are available for a variety of patients, and like all PureLight sensors, can be used with any Nonin pulse oximeter. Learn more about Nonin's PureLight sensor technology
Nonin Medical's Flex Sensor System combines the convenience and performance of a disposable sensor with the economics of a reusable sensor. The reusable Flex Sensor, made of a durable silicone, is secured with a matching disposable FlexiWrap® adhesive. This hybrid sensor system is ideal for numerous applications including extended monitoring and sleep studies. Available in sizes to fit neonates to adults, the Flex Sensor System is a great value for patient monitoring. Each sensor is packaged with 25 FlexiWraps (additional packages of 25 may be purchased separately).
Nonin Medical's veterinary sensors are ideal for short-term and continuous noninvasive monitoring. All of our sensor solutions can be used across our entire line of veterinary products.
Nonin Medical has designed an array of PureLight reusable sensors for patients of many sizes and clinical presentations. The 8000 Series of reusable sensors are ideal for spot-check, short-term or continuous monitoring.
Download: Disposable PureLight® Sensors for Dependable SpO2 Readings
Download: Accurate and Dependable Veterinary Sensor Solutions
Download: Reusable PureLight® Sensors For Dependable SpO2 Readings
Download: Reusable PureLight® Flex Sensors For Dependable SpO2 Readings


The RespSense™ WIDESCREEN™ touch-panel display monitor offers Nonin sidestream EtCO2 technology for a wide range of clinical settings and for both intubated and non-intubated patients. Portable, accurate and cost-effective, RespSense is perfect for sleep labs, procedural sedation, emergency transport (EMS), home care, or in clinical settings where fast, easy EtCO2 monitoring is required.
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The Avant 2120 is a multi-purpose device offering both noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) and proven SpO2 monitoring — all in one compact, lightweight and easy-to-use portable unit. Offering maximum versatility in patient monitoring, the Avant 2120 is designed for effortless mobility — by easily attaching the unit to a rolling stand or simply carrying it with its integrated handle.
Ideal for pediatrics through adults, the 2120 offers an assortment of Nonin sensors and blood pressure cuff sizes to adapt to each patient application.
The NIBP module features an oscillometric blood pressure method providing fast, motion-tolerant readings. Oscillation pulsations in the arterial wall are filtered and amplified to create an oscillometric waveform. These readings are not as influenced by ambient noise or conversation like auscultatory devices.
The Avant 2120 also incorporates Nonin's proven PureSAT® pulse oximetry technology trusted by clinicians worldwide. The SpO2 module provides an accurate assessment of the patient's blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate. You can rely on a dependable, quality reading even with the most challenging of patients.
Download: Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) & Digital Pulse Oximeter