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 offers a comprehensive range of Critical Care Transducers. This range includes kits for use in the Theatre, ICU and Trauma Unit environments.
We have configurations that are suitable for adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Our kits are available in single, double, triple and bridge configurations, designed to meet all Critical Care and Anaesthetic pressure measurement requirements.
Compatible with all patient monitoring systems on the market, our transducers are supplied with interface cables, modular plates and clamps for easy connection and optimal mounting. Should the user's preference be for arm mounting, arm straps are included with every kit.
Option for full kit customisation
The fly-leads are ribbon-type to ensure patient comfort
The interface connector is shrouded in a plastic hood to protect the connection to the fly-lead
Interface connector includes a unique locking mechanism to prevent inadvertant disconnection
Compact transducer dome, ergonomically designed to minimise air bubble formation
Minimal skin contact zone on the back of the dome
Dome designed at an angle to facilitate easier manipulation of the zero stopcock and flush when arm mounted
"Off" handle Zero stopcock with a vented luer plug to minimise manipulation
Detachable administration
Two methods to flush
Continuous flush suitable for the full patient spectrum
Wings on all tubing connections to promote ease-of-use
Arms straps in each kit
Colour coding throughout kit
Fully compatible with needle-free devices (included in kit or added separately)
Closed system options
Fully compatible with all patient monitoring systems
Please click on the below link to view an animation of the proposed use of our Pressure Transducers:


SSEM Mthembu Medical offer a wide range of Haemodynamic and Cardiothoracic transducer kits. The Sembu TR transducers perform exceptionally well in all cardiac settings. Whether they are connected to the Cathlab system, CT theatre anaesthetic machine or portable balloon pump, you can rely on the accuracy and stability of our transducer kits.
Our cardiac designated bridge sets provide functionality and flexibilty to meet even the most demanding Cathlab, Cardiac Theatre or Cardiac ICU requirements.
With the option for full customisation, our clients use sets that are constructed around their unique preferences and needs but are still designed for optimal pressure transmission.
Some of the our most popular options for the Cardiac Transducer kits include:
Our cardiac transducer kits are fully compatible with all cardiac and haemodynamic capital equipment systems. We provide functional, easy-to-use modular plates and clamps to ensure optimal mounting in the unit.
