KESSEL medintim

What KESSEL medintim does

KESSEL medintim GmbH is a German specialty medical device manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Mörfelden-Walldorf near Frankfurt, with approximately 35-50 employees. The company develops, produces, and distributes hormone-free contraception products, sexual medicine devices, and sexual education materials across nine therapeutic areas, including the Caya Contoured Diaphragm (a single-size hormone-free contraceptive), Active3 and Manual vacuum erection systems, Vagiwell medical dilators for pelvic pain therapy, Prefert fertility gel, Premeno vaginal suppositories, and an extensive line of anatomical teaching models. All production occurs in Germany under a DIN EN ISO 13485-certified quality management system, with MDSAP certification covering Australia, Brazil, China, and the United States and EU MDR compliance enabling cross-jurisdictional market access.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining a B2B distribution channel of qualified partners in more than 45 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and North America with direct-to-consumer e-commerce via medintim-shop.de and a dedicated education storefront at medintim-education.de. Distribution partner pricing is quote-based with standard 14-day payment terms, advance payment options, and quantity-based flexibility, while consumer sales are one-time direct purchases. Customer segments span women seeking hormone-free contraception and intimate health products, men managing erectile dysfunction (including post-prostatectomy patients), gynecologists/urologists/pelvic floor therapists, and educational institutions requiring anatomical teaching materials.

The company's growth has been organic and operationally conservative — bootstrapped, founder-influenced (Martin Kessel remains managing director), with a single material corporate event being the June 2019 merger of DISTLER Medizintechnik GmbH into KESSEL medintim GmbH. Strategic differentiation rests on proprietary single-size diaphragm technology acquired from the PATH SILCS program in 2011, regulatory certifications across multiple jurisdictions, and a 30+ year clinical and brand track record in a niche category underserved by larger medical device companies.

Name

KESSEL medintim

Legal name

KESSEL medintim GmbH

Website

https://medintim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KESSEL medintim GmbH is a German specialty medical device manufacturer (founded 1987, ~35-50 employees) producing hormone-free contraception devices, vacuum erection systems, pelvic pain dilators, and sexual education models, distributed through B2B partners in 45+ countries and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices for Sexual Health and Contraception

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (32562), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Women’s Health & Reproductive Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine (Andrology) (HLAKAOAD), Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH), Incontinence & Bladder Leak Products (Feminine) (CRABAIAM)

Keywords

• Medical devices manufacturing
• Sexual healthcare products
• Hormone-free contraception
• Erectile dysfunction devices
• Pelvic health products

Headquarters

HQ city

Nordendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of proprietary medical devices for contraception and sexual medicine to distributors and direct customers. Products include diaphragms, erection systems, dilators, lubricants, and accessories. One-time product sales with accessories as repeat purchases.
2. Sexual Education Products: Educational anatomical models and teaching materials for sexual education sold to educational institutions and healthcare providers.
3. B2B/Partner Sales: Sales to distribution partners in 45+ countries with terms including 14-day payment terms, advance payment options, and quantity-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KESSEL medintim GmbH manufactures and distributes medical devices for contraception and sexual medicine, with a product portfolio spanning nine therapeutic areas: hormone-free contraception (diaphragms, gels, condoms), fertility support, vaginal dryness treatments, vacuum erection systems, pelvic pain dilators, hygiene products (menstrual cups, dental dams), incontinence supports, breast self-examination kits, and anatomical models for sexual education. Production occurs almost exclusively in Germany under DIN EN ISO 13485 certified quality management, with distribution to over 45 countries via qualified partners and direct e-commerce channels.

Product overview

KESSEL medintim GmbH is a manufacturer of medical devices for contraception and sexual medicine with over 30 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized into nine therapeutic areas: (1) Contraception — including the flagship Caya® Contoured Diaphragm (single-size hormone-free barrier), Singa® Diaphragm (multi-size), Caya Gel®, and female condoms; (2) Fertility — Prefert® Vaginal Gel for couples trying to conceive; (3) Vaginal dryness — Premeno® suppositories, Hyalofemme® hyaluronic acid gel, and Animé® lubricant; (4) Erectile dysfunction — Active3® and Manual® vacuum erection systems, Rehabi PVT® vacuum trainer, and various support rings (Helpi®, Backup, Active LoopRing); (5) Pain management — Vagiwell® medical dilators and Bumpi® depth-limiting rings; (6) Hygiene — Tulipa® menstrual cup, Waypi® female and male urination devices, and Oralsafe® latex and PU dental dams; (7) Incontinence — Prosecca® urethral support band; (8) Breast self-examination — MLS-2 training kit; (9) Sexual education — anatomical models including vulva, clitoris, diaphragm, penis (silicone/PVC/wood), pelvis, and prostate displays, plus an education case with contraceptives. Production takes place almost exclusively in Germany, with distribution to over 45 countries. The company operates a certified quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 13485.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caya® Contoured Diaphragm A hormone-free barrier contraceptive diaphragm with a contoured design developed from the SILCS project. It is a single-size device intended to fit a broad range of users without individual fitting by a healthcare provider.
• Singa® Diaphragm A round diaphragm for hormone-free contraception, available in multiple sizes. Requires fitting by a healthcare professional.
• Active3® Erection System A rechargeable vacuum erection system for men with erectile dysfunction. Features an electric pump for creating vacuum pressure to induce erection.
• Manual® Erection System A manual vacuum erection system for men with erectile dysfunction. Uses a hand-operated pump to create vacuum pressure.
• Rehabi PVT® Peniler Vakuum Trainer A penile vacuum trainer for rehabilitation purposes, typically used post-prostatectomy or for vascular disorders.
• Prefert® Vaginal Gel A vaginal gel designed to support couples trying to conceive by optimizing the vaginal environment for sperm survival.
• Premeno® Vaginal Suppositories Vaginal suppositories for treating vaginal dryness, typically used during menopause.
• Hyalofemme® A hyaluronic acid-based vaginal gel for treating vaginal dryness.
• Vagiwell® Dilators Medical dilators for progressive vaginal dilation, used in pelvic pain therapy and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Bumpi® Rings Vaginal rings that limit penetration depth to help women experiencing pain during intercourse.
• Tulipa® Menstruationstasse (Menstrual Cup) A menstrual cup for collecting menstrual fluid, available in two sizes.
• Waypi® Female Urination Device A female urination device (funnel) for convenient urination while standing.
• Waypi® Man Urination Aid A male urination aid device.
• Oralsafe Latex Dental Dam A latex dental dam for oral-genital barrier protection during sexual activity.
• Oralsafe PU Dam A polyurethane dental dam for oral-genital barrier protection, suitable for those with latex allergies.
• Prosecca® Urethral Support Band A urethral support band for women with stress urinary incontinence.
• MLS-2 Basis Set (Breast Self-Examination Kit) A breast self-examination training kit for teaching proper breast self-examination techniques.
• Verhütungsmittelkoffer (Contraceptive Education Case) Educational materials for sexual education, containing various contraceptive samples and models. Sold via medintim-education.de to educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% customer satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Reproductive Health Supplies CoalitionminorOthers · 1 January 2022KESSEL medintim is a member of the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition, a global partnership focused on ensuring access to essential reproductive health supplies.
• Terre des Femmes e.V.minorOthers · 1 January 2022Corporate membership in the women's rights organization Terre des Femmes.
• Unternehmensnetzwerk Klimaschutz (Corporate Climate Action Network)minorOthers · 1 January 2022Active member of Corporate Climate Action Network committed to Paris Agreement targets and developing climate protection strategies for the company.
• DISTLER Medizintechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019DISTLER Medizintechnik GmbH merged into KESSEL medintim GmbH in June 2019. KESSEL medintim GmbH became the legal successor of DISTLER Medizintechnik GmbH, combining medical device manufacturing expertise.
• BürgerwerkeminorOthers · 1 January 2018Sourcing 100% green electricity from Bürgerwerke, a German citizen-owned energy cooperative, for company operations.
• PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011In 2011, responsibility for the further development, regulatory approval, manufacturing and commercialisation of the SILCS diaphragm was transferred from PATH to KESSEL medintim GmbH in Germany. The development name SILCS was replaced by the brand name Caya Contoured Diaphragm.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Church & Dwight (First Response): Church & Dwight markets reproductive health consumer products (First Response). Adjacent OTC presence in fertility and contraception categories via mass retail channels where Medintim has limited reach.

Direct peers

• FemCap: FemCap makes a cervical cap contraceptive device, the closest direct competitor to Medintim's Caya and Singa diaphragms in the non-hormonal barrier contraception category.
• Coloplast: Coloplast is a Danish medical device company specializing in ostomy, continence, and urology care. Overlaps with Medintim's Prosecca incontinence band and urology/ED product lines through similar clinical channels.
• CooperSurgical: CooperSurgical is a global medical device company in women's health, fertility, and contraception. Direct overlap with Medintim's diaphragm, fertility, and sexual-health portfolio across hospital, clinic, and DTC channels.

Broad incumbents

• Reckitt Benckiser (Durex): Reckitt owns Durex, the global condom and sexual wellness brand. Competes in adjacent barrier-contraception and personal-lubrication categories, serving overlapping consumer and pharmacy channels.
• Pfizer (Viagra franchise): Pfizer markets Viagra, the dominant oral ED treatment. While Medintim's vacuum erection systems serve a different mechanism, they compete for the same patient population and prescriber mindshare.
• Bayer (Women's Health / Pharma): Bayer is a global pharmaceutical incumbent with a major women's health portfolio (Mirena IUD, Yaz, etc.). Competes in contraception and reproductive health but with hormonal solutions at scale.
• Organon & Co. Organon is a global women's health company (spun off from Merck) covering contraception, fertility, and menopause. Overlaps with Medintim's hormone-free contraception and vaginal dryness franchises but operates at much larger scale.
• Hologic: Hologic is a diversified women's health diagnostics and medical device company. Operates in adjacent diagnostics and gynecologic device categories and shares clinical customers (gynecologists, fertility clinics).
• ConvaTec: ConvaTec is a global medical device company in ostomy, continence, and advanced wound care. Comparable in scale, regulatory footprint, and clinician-channel distribution to Medintim.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/medintim.de
• Xx.com/medintim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kessel-medintim-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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