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.




SSEM Mthembu Medical offer three complete ready-to-use surgical crichotyrotomy sets to secure the airway in “cannot-intubate-cannot-ventilate“ situations:

VB30.08..007.1 - Surgicric I

VB30.08.117.1 - Surgicric II

VB30.08.227.1 - Surgicric III


The ScalpelCric from VBM is a surgical set for cricothyrotomy following the scalpel technique. The set has been developed to match the latest recommendations from the DAS 2015 guidelines*.
The ScalpelCric is meant to facilitate the execution of the scalpel technique based on the simple description of ‘stab, twist, bougie, tube’.
Order code VB30.08.447.1


This trainer from VBM includes 10 skins and 10 tracheys for replacement.
VB30.14.000