HUMAN MEDITEK

What HUMAN MEDITEK does

HUMAN MEDITEK CO., LTD. is a privately held South Korean medical device manufacturer founded in March 2000, specializing in low temperature hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plasma sterilizers. Its core technology vaporizes hydrogen peroxide, uses plasma to break residual H2O2 into safe by-products of oxygen and water, and achieves sterilization cycle times of 25-53 minutes versus 10+ hours for traditional ethylene oxide or steam methods. The company operates two product lines: the flagship HMTS-Series (HMTS-30E, HMTS-80E, HMTS-142, HMTS-142D pass-through) for hospital Central Sterile Services Departments, and the HMA-Series (HMA-55, HMA-30 tabletop plasma units, HMA-7S Class B steam-pulse cassette autoclave) for medium and small facilities. Proprietary innovations include the ENDO-Mode System (2017) for flexible endoscope reprocessing and patents granted in 2003 for plasma sterilizer technology. The company also sells proprietary consumables including the HMSA-80 sterilant cassette, biological indicators, chemical indicators, and Tyvek pouches that drive recurring revenue from the installed base.

HUMAN MEDITEK generates revenue through high-priced hardware sales (approximately 110M KRW per unit as referenced in 2004) plus recurring consumables revenue across a global distributor network covering 53+ countries. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: the company participates in 45+ international medical device exhibitions including MEDICA, Arab Health, KIMES, FIME, AORN, WFHSS, and SOBECC, and maintains a monthly HMTS Academy training program and annual international technical training for distributor engineers. The customer base is highly diversified, comprising hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and medical device manufacturers seeking compatibility validation. Notable OEM compatibility certifications include Olympus (2013, only the second plasma sterilizer manufacturer globally) and Pentax (2017). Regulatory certifications span CE (SGS), KFDA, PMDA, Health Canada, ANVISA, TGA, SFDA, and others. The company is led by President Keun Yung Lee (Jake Lee), with former Chairman Jungsuek Ko having publicly identified FDA approval as a strategic objective. Operations are headquartered in Seoul with manufacturing and sales at a facility in Bucheon-si.

Name

HUMAN MEDITEK

Legal name

HUMAN MEDITEK CO., LTD.

Website

https://hmmdt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HUMAN MEDITEK is a privately held South Korean medical device manufacturer founded in 2000 that designs and sells low temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers (HMTS-Series and HMA-Series) and proprietary consumables to hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics across 53+ countries via a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Sterilization Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV) (HLAHANAA)

Keywords

• Low temperature sterilizers
• Plasma sterilization equipment
• Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers
• Medical device sterilization
• Infection prevention equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plasma Sterilizer Hardware Sales: Sale of low temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers including HMTS-30E, HMTS-80E, HMTS-142, HMTS-142D, HMA-55, HMA-30, and HMA-7S models. High-priced equipment with unit costs approximately 110 million KRW per unit.
2. Consumables and Accessories: Recurring sales of sterilant agents (HMSA-80), biological indicators (HMBI-T), chemical indicators (strips/tapes), Tyvek rolls, and other accessories designed specifically for HMTS-Series systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HUMAN MEDITEK designs, manufactures, and sells low temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers for hospitals and healthcare facilities. The company offers two product lines — the HMTS-Series (HMTS-30E, HMTS-80E, HMTS-142, HMTS-142D) for low temperature H2O2 plasma sterilization and the HMA-Series (HMA-55, HMA-30 tabletop units, HMA-7S steam autoclave) — along with proprietary consumables such as HMSA-80 sterilant, biological indicators, chemical indicators, and Tyvek rolls designed specifically for the HMTS systems.

Product overview

HUMAN MEDITEK manufactures medical plasma sterilizers, primarily offering two product lines: the HMTS-Series (HMTS-30E, HMTS-80E, HMTS-142, HMTS-142D) which are low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers providing optimized, safe, and effective sterilization for hospitals and healthcare facilities, and the HMA-Series (HMA-55, HMA-30, HMA-7S) which provides a wider range of infection prevention including medium/large hospital sterilizers, tabletop units, and steam sterilizers. The portfolio also includes consumables and accessories (HMSA-80 Sterilant, biological indicators, chemical indicators, Tyvek rolls) specifically designed for the HMTS-Series to ensure maximum validation efficacy. The HMTS products are positioned as the core technology line, while HMA represents an expanded product range for broader infection control applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HMTS-Series: Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer product line including HMTS-30E, HMTS-80E, HMTS-142, HMTS-142D models.
• HMA-Series

Products and services

• HMTS-30E A compact low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizer with 30L usable chamber volume and rapid 25-minute SURFACE Mode. Designed for speed and versatility for use anywhere in the hospital.
• HMTS-80E The most popular model in the HMTS lineup with a large 80L chamber and four cycle options (SURFACE, ENDO, STANDARD, ADVANCE) to process a wide variety of medical devices.
• HMTS-142 The most advanced low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizer with a large 142L chamber and optimized cycle options, allowing customers to process more loads and a wide variety of medical devices quickly, safely, and efficiently. Up to 3 flexible surgical endoscopes with accessories can be processed in HMTS-142.
• HMTS-142D A pass-through low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizer designed for Central Sterile Services Departments with a need for an isolated clean room. Features automatic sliding doors for easy loading and increased productivity.
• HMA-55 A full-size chamber low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizer with 63L (55L usable) capacity. Features smart self-diagnostic system and easy door open system for medium and small size hospitals.
• HMA-30 The most versatile tabletop low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizer with 34L (30L usable) chamber volume. Features powerful oil-less pump for quick and cost-effective sterilization and multicycle user-friendly bottle.
• HMA-7S A steam-pulse cassette autoclave combining reliability of steam-pulse technology with convenience of cassette design. Guaranteed to keep medical instruments sterile and fully dry with Class B autoclave performance.
• HMTS-Series Sterilant and Consumables (HMSA-80 Sterilant, Biological Indicators, Chemical Indicators, Tyvek Rolls) Specially designed consumables for the HMTS-Series low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, including HMSA-80 hydrogen peroxide sterilant (self-contained bottles providing up to 18 cycles), self-contained biological indicators (Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores), chemical indicators (strips/tapes with distinct color changes), and Tyvek sterilization pouches and rolls with up to one year sterile storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle time reduced to 25-53 minutes from 10+ hours compared to traditional steam/gas sterilization methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Richard Wolf (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUMANMEDITEK completed compatibility test evaluation for Richard Wolf Endoscopes and obtained certification for HMTS series in January 2011. Richard Wolf is a German manufacturer of endoscopes and medical instruments.
• Olympus (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired Olympus Endoscope Sterilization Certificate in 2013. HUMAN MEDITEK became the second company in the world as a plasma sterilizer manufacturer to receive compatibility validation from Olympus.
• Pentax (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired Pentax Endoscope Sterilization Certificate in 2017, validating product compatibility with Pentax endoscope systems.
• Bell Remed (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealership contract signed in 2003 as part of initial global network expansion. One of 25 international cooperative companies from Middle East and Asia.
• Macosmepa (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealership contract signed in 2003 as part of initial global network expansion. One of 25 international cooperative companies from Middle East and Asia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tuttnauer: Tuttnauer manufactures steam autoclaves and low-temperature sterilizers (including plasma-based models) for hospitals and clinics. Its tabletop and mid-size models overlap with HUMAN MEDITEK's HMTS-30E and HMA-Series product range, particularly in clinics and small hospitals.
• Steelco: Steelco (Miele Group) supplies hospital CSSD equipment including low-temperature sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and consumables. Comparable as a CSSD bundle competitor and as a maker of low-temperature sterilization systems addressing the same flexible endoscope segment as HUMAN MEDITEK.
• Belimed: Belimed (a Miele Professional company) sells the Plasmaster line of H2O2 plasma sterilizers referenced in HUMAN MEDITEK's own SMP validation documentation. Belimed is one of the closest direct competitors in low-temperature plasma sterilization for hospital CSSDs in Europe and global markets.
• Matachana: Matachana (Spain) sells low-temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers (Reprocessor/Plazlyte) and broader CSSD equipment to hospitals globally. It is a direct competitor in the same product category with similar endoscope/OEM compatibility validation programs.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: 3M markets the Attest biological/chemical indicator portfolio that overlaps HUMAN MEDITEK's HMBI-T indicators and chemical indicator strips. 3M also operates adjacent sterilization monitoring businesses that compete for the same hospital CSSD wallet.
• STERIS: STERIS's V-PRO low-temperature sterilization systems compete head-to-head with HMTS-Series, and STERIS also bundles sterilizers with broader CSSD consumables and service contracts. It is a key direct competitor in hospitals globally and a logical acquirer or strategic partner candidate.
• Cantel Medical (now part of Stericycle / Hu-Friedy): Cantel/Minntech historically offered low-temperature sterilization (Advantage Plus pass-through) and broader endoscope reprocessing workflow products. Comparable as a CSSD/endoscope-focused infection prevention vendor that has been acquired by larger players, reflecting the consolidation dynamic HUMAN MEDITEK operates in.
• Getinge: Getinge offers the Stericool H2O2 plasma sterilizer alongside a broad infection control portfolio (washers-disinfectors, sterilizers, surgical workflow). It is comparable both as a plasma sterilization competitor and as a CSSD solution bundle that competes with HUMAN MEDITEK's hospital sales motion.
• Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP, Johnson & Johnson): ASP's Sterrad system is the global market-leading H2O2 plasma sterilizer, directly comparable to HUMAN MEDITEK's HMTS-Series. As a J&J subsidiary, ASP sets the competitive benchmark on cycle time, lumen validation, and global service coverage that HUMAN MEDITEK must match to win large hospital accounts.

Regional players

• Shinva Medical: Shinva is China's largest sterilization and infection control equipment manufacturer, selling autoclaves, plasma sterilizers, and CSSD solutions across Asia and emerging markets. As an Asia-based sterilizer OEM with overlapping product categories, it is a regional peer that competes in markets where HUMAN MEDITEK also has distributor presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance27 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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