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.
Rvent Filters
Manufactured to the highest international quality standards, the R Vent® range of breathing filters are designed to optimise the breathing system. With the highest levels of efficiency and minimal dead space, these filters will enhance the ventilation process.
Bacterial viral filters
Bacterial/Viral FilterDue to its high performing electrostatic filtration medium, R Vent® Bacterial Viral Filters support protection of the patient from potentially
present microorganisms in the inspired air as well as safe-guarding the ventilator and the ventilator breathing system from airborne
microorganisms that the patient exhales. This also helps to reduce the risk of possible cross-infection.
HME Bacterial Viral filters
R Vent® HME filters efficiently humidify and heat the inspired air of the ventilator dependent patient. Additionally, with their high bacterial
and viral filtration efficiency rates they exceptionally sustain infection prevention. The filter protects the patient from potentially
dangerous microorganisms in the inspired air as well as safe-guarding the ventilator breathing system from airborne micro-organisms that the
patient exhales.
A highlight is the R Vent® HMEF which contains a hydrophobic filter membrane of coated glass fiber. This membrane cannot be passed by
potentially contaminated fluids (e.g. blood, sputum, condensate) under normal pressure conditions of mechanical ventilation.
Tracheostomy filters
The HME medium of the R Vent® Tracheostomy heat and moisture exchangers consists of a microporous polymer foam that was specially developed for this application and returns a high degree of heat and moisture. Altera offers the HumidStar Trach for tracheostomized patients which features an oxygen port and a safety valve
Rvent Circuits
Breathing systems are defined as an assembly of components which connects the patients’ airway to the anaesthetic machine or mechanical ventilator creating an artificial atmosphere, from and into which the patient breathes.
R Vent's range of breathing circuits is extensive. With the option for full customisation even the most challenging circuit requirements can easily be met.
Breathing circuit types include:
- Anaesthesia Circuits
- Semi-closed circuits
- Ventilation Circuits
- Neonatal Circuits
- Proximal Pressure Line Circuits
- Water trap circuits
- Plain Circuits
- Circuit with Extra Limb and Rebreathing bag
The R Vent® circuits are available in different tubing types:
Tubing diameter size options include:
- 22mm - Adult (35kg- more)
- 15mm - Pediatric (6kg – 35 kg)
- 10mm - Neonatal (0kg - 6kg)
Rvent Catheter Mounts
Rvent
R Vent® offers a variety of different catheter mounts for connection of the breathing system and/or filter to the patient.
Available in 3 different models of tubing in 15mm or 22mm size:
- Smooth Bore
- Corrugated
- Extendible
Connector types include:
- Elbow with CO2 port
- Elbow with aspiration and bronchoscopy port
R Vent®'s unique design offers easy swivel of the connectors without leakage. All catheter mounts are leakage tested as part of the manufacturing QC process.
The catheter mounts are available in clean packed and sterile versions.
