What Curea medical does

Curea medical GmbH is a privately held German medical device manufacturer (GmbH) founded in 2010, registered in Steinfurt with operational offices in Heilbad Heiligenstadt and a fulfillment site in Berlingerode. The company designs, manufactures, and sells wound care dressings, operating theatre products, and hygiene products for B2B customers exclusively — hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, hospices, doctor's surgeries, homecare services, ambulance services, and operating theatres — through direct sales in Germany and an international distributor network for non-German markets.

The company's product portfolio is built on its proprietary SuperCore® absorption technology: registered-trademark superabsorbent cores composed of pure cellulose, soft cotton, and sodium polyacrylate manufactured via a stable Airlaid non-woven process that deliberately avoids adhesives and binders. The wound care line centers on the P1 and P2 dressing families, with application-specific variants (curea P1, P1 duo dual-sided, P1 drain for tubing, P1 heel, P1 easy border self-adhesive, P1 duo active and P2 active with integrated activated carbon for odor and infection control). Adjacent operating theatre products (curea 150 table overlay, liquisorb absorption mat) and hygiene products (intercare, safecare) extend SuperCore® into other use cases. Distributed complementary lines include OVIK Health's Coflex TLC compression system (exclusive in Germany) and Van Heek Medical's HEKA fixation range. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany and are MDR-certified by TÜV NORD CERT, with reimbursement classification as 'dressings with supplementary properties' under German health insurance (Anlage Va AM-RL, §31 SGB V).

The business model is B2B hardware sales: wound care and adjacent medical consumables sold direct to German healthcare institutions and via country-level distributors internationally. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company drives adoption through a free product sample program, a multilingual (German/English) information-rich website, participation in trade events, and limited social media presence (Facebook, Instagram). The company employs between 11 and 50 people, is led by Managing Director Dr. Andreas Bolz, has no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, subsidiaries, or M&A activity in the source data, and reports no financial figures.

Name

Curea medical

Legal name

curea medical GmbH

Website

https://curea-medical.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

curea medical GmbH is a German B2B medical device manufacturer producing superabsorbent wound dressings, operating theatre products, and hygiene items built on its proprietary SuperCore® Airlaid technology, serving hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and homecare providers through direct German sales and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Wound Care Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Antimicrobial Wound Care (Silver/Iodine/PHMB Dressings, Wound Irrigation) (HLAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wound & Ostomy Skin Care (Barrier Films/Creams, Adhesive Removers, Cleansers) (HLAHALAK)

Keywords

• Medical wound dressings
• Superabsorbent wound care
• Exudate management products
• Operating theatre supplies
• Medical hygiene products

Headquarters

HQ city

Heilbad Heiligenstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: curea medical generates revenue through the sale of wound care products, hygiene products, and operating theatre products to healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. Products are sold through direct B2B channels and international distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

curea medical manufactures and sells MPD-branded superabsorbent wound dressings (curea P1 and P2 product families), operating theatre products (curea 150, liquisorb), and hygiene products (curea intercare, curea safecare) built on its proprietary SuperCore® absorption technology. The company distributes additional wound care solutions including Coflex TLC compression bandages (from OVIK Health) and HEKA fixation products exclusively to business customers such as hospitals, nursing homes, and homecare providers.

Product overview

curea medical GmbH is a German manufacturer of medical wound care products organized into three main business divisions: Wound Care (wound dressings for exudate management), Operating Theatre products, and Hygiene. The core technology is SuperCore®, an absorption system used across all wound dressing products. The wound care portfolio centers on the P1 and P2 superabsorbent dressing families with multiple variants (duo for double-sided application, drain for tubing, heel for specific body areas, easy border for self-adhesion, and active variants with activated charcoal for odor control and infection management). Fixation products (HEKA brand) and compression systems (Coflex TLC, distributed from OVIK Health) complement the wound care offering. The company also produces hygiene products (intercare, safecare) and operating theatre solutions (curea 150, liquisorb, liquimat). All products are developed and manufactured in Germany, with MDR certification confirmed by TÜV NORD CERT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coflex TLC: Two-layer compression bandage system with cyclodextrin and aloe, distributed in Germany by curea medical. Product by OVIK Health, USA.

Products and services

• curea P1 High-performance standard superabsorbent wound dressing for light to heavy exuding wounds; supports soft debridement during dressing changes and is intended for clinical wound care use.
• curea P1 duo Superabsorbent wound dressing designed for dual-sided application to reduce application errors; both top and bottom absorb exudate effectively for clinical wound care use.
• curea P1 drain Slit-design superabsorbent wound dressing for exudate management around drainage systems, catheters, and tubing, with variable application from 9 to 24 CH in clinical settings.
• curea P1 heel Specialized superabsorbent wound dressing for heel area wound care, applied using a folding technique with a breathable yet liquid-impermeable top layer and extended wear time.
• curea P1 easy border Self-adhesive multipurpose superabsorbent wound dressing with a wide silicone border for secure fixation and a silicone-free wound contact surface to allow unrestricted exudate absorption in clinical use.
• curea P1 duo active Superabsorbent wound dressing with integrated activated charcoal layer for odor neutralization and physical bacteria reduction, designed for infected wound care and dual-sided application.
• curea P2 active SuperCore wound dressing combining activated charcoal and a 3D wound spacer grid for exudate management, odor reduction, and atraumatic dressing changes in infected wound care.
• Coflex TLC Two-layer compression bandage system with cyclodextrin for odor binding and aloe for itch prevention, distributed in Germany by curea medical as exclusive distributor of OVIK Health products.
• Coflex TLC zinc Two-layer compression bandage with zinc oxide for reducing skin irritations and providing antiseptic effect, distributed by curea medical in Germany.
• Coflex TLC calamine Two-layer compression bandage with calamine for immediate relief from pronounced itching and skin irritations, distributed by curea medical in Germany.
• HEKA fix comfort Comfortable fixation bandage for securing wound dressings on the upper body, made from breathable bamboo yarn and washable at 30°C; distributed by curea medical.
• curea intercare Skin protection product using SuperCore technology for moisture and bacteria absorption in body folds and between toes; intended for institutional care use.
• curea safecare High-strength patient and care pad using SuperCore technology for rapid fluid absorption and secure bacteria containment in healthcare and care facility settings.
• curea 150 Tear-resistant table and gurney overlay using SuperCore for fluid containment, supporting up to 150 kg load capacity in clinical and surgical environments.
• curea liquisorb Sterile absorption mat for dry patient positioning on operating tables; contains blood, urine, and secretions for surgical and operating theatre environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended wear time up to 7 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OVIK HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOVIK Health (209 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth NH 03801, USA) is the manufacturer of Coflex TLC compression bandage products. curea medical serves as the exclusive distributor of OVIK Health products in Germany, marketing and distributing the Coflex TLC two-layer compression system including Coflex TLC, Coflex TLC zinc, and Coflex TLC calamine variants.
• Van Heek MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Heek Medical is the parent company of the HEKA brand, which produces fixation products including HEKA plast silicone tape, HEKA fast multistretch, and HEKA fix comfort. curea medical distributes HEKA fixation products as part of their wound care solution portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Urgo Medical: French advanced wound care specialist (Urgocell, Urgoclean, UrgoStart). Comparable Lipido-Colloid and TLC (Technology Lipido-Colloid) technology platform, similar reimbursement-driven European sales model, and a competitive presence in Germany.
• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device company with a major Advanced Wound Management division (Allevyn, Acticoat, PICO). Direct overlap with curea medical in superabsorbent dressings, antimicrobial silver dressings, and negative-pressure wound therapy sold to the same hospital and community-care customers.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish global leader in advanced wound care (Mepilex, Mepitel, Lyofoam) and surgical solutions. Most direct comparable to curea medical in superabsorbent foam and dressing technology serving hospitals and homecare in the same reimbursement-driven European markets.
• ConvaTec: UK-headquartered wound and ostomy specialist (Aquacel, Aquacel Ag, DuoDERM). Directly competes with curea medical in superabsorbent gelling fibre dressings and antimicrobial wound care sold to hospitals, nursing homes, and homecare providers.
• Coloplast: Danish specialist in wound care (Biatain, Biatain Ag, Conveen) and ostomy. Comparable product technology, similar B2B/clinical-call-point go-to-market, and a strong European reimbursement-led commercial model that mirrors curea medical's positioning.
• Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R): German/Austrian manufacturer of wound care, fixation, and compression products (Suprasorb, Cellacare, Rosidal). Direct overlap with curea medical across superabsorbent wound dressings, fixation bandages, and compression systems sold to clinicians and homecare.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German-headquartered medical and hygiene products manufacturer with a significant wound management portfolio (Cosmopor, Hydrocoll, RespoSorb Superabsorber). Strongest direct domestic competitor to curea medical in the German hospital and homecare channels.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care (Solventum): Diversified medical products business with a significant wound care and skin health portfolio (Tegaderm, 3M Cavilon) post the Solventum spin-off. Broad incumbent competing with curea medical in dressings and OR drapes, but wound care is one of many healthcare segments.
• Medline Industries: Large privately held US medical supplies manufacturer and distributor with a broad wound care line (Optifoam, Optilock) and growing European presence. Competes with curea medical in the institutional and homecare channels but as a much larger, multi-category supplier.
• B. Braun: Large German medical device and pharmaceutical company with a wound care and OR portfolio (Askina, Sterifix). Competes with curea medical in German hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers but as one of many segments within a much broader medtech portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cureamedical
• Instagraminstagram.com/curea_medical

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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