Medis

Name

Medis

Legal name

Medis Pty Ltd

Website

https://medismedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices — Compression Therapy

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Compression therapy products
• Medical bandages
• Lymphoedema treatment
• Orthopaedic footwear
• Podiatry supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Supplies Distribution: Distribution of medical compression therapy products, bandages, orthopaedic devices, and podiatry supplies to healthcare providers across Southern and East Africa

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medis manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of compression therapy products for the treatment of lower limb conditions, organized across seven product categories: bandages (RxFit, MEDCLA, ULCE multi-layered systems, Fast'n Go), compression garments (Varisan, Comfiwave, Easywrap, Anita Care, CSock, Lipocare Light, Compress) in compression classes A through 3, electronic medical devices (Bio Compression pneumatic therapy, MESI ABPI MD, LymphScanner, PicoPress), pre-fabricated orthotics and off-loading devices, custom silicone manufacturing materials, orthopaedic shoes, and hospital consumables. The portfolio is sold B2B through a direct sales network in South Africa and through partner distributors to healthcare providers, wound care clinics, podiatry practices, and hospitals across Southern and East Africa.

Product overview

Medis is a South African medical device distributor specializing in compression therapy products and lower limb condition treatments. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio across seven product categories: (1) Bandages including RxFit (cohesive, non-cohesive, adhesive, medicated types), ULCE multi-layered bandage systems, MEDCLA tubular bandages, and Fast'n Go hybrid bandage kits; (2) Compression Garments spanning Varisan, Comfiwave (night garments), Easywrap (adjustable wraps), Anita Care, CSock, Lipocare Light, and Compress brands across all compression classes (Class A through Class 3); (3) Electronic Medical Devices including Bio Compression pneumatic therapy systems, MESI ABPI MD diagnostic devices, LymphScanner, and PicoPress pressure monitors; (4) Podiatry products including pre-fabricated orthotics, off-loading devices, custom silicone manufacturing materials, and third-party brands (Formthotics, ICB Medical, Fresco); (5) Orthopaedic Shoes; (6) Hospital Consumables; and (7) Orthotics and other medical devices. The portfolio addresses wound care, lymphoedema therapy, DVT prevention, sports compression, and diabetic foot care across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, and Mauritius.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LymphAfrica: A brand focused on lymphoedema awareness and products, with separate website lymphafrica.net
• ICTALC Training Centre

Products and services

• Bandages (RxFit, MEDCLA, ULCE multi-layered, Fast'n Go) Multi-brand range of medical bandages for compression therapy, wound care, lymphoedema management, fixation, retention, and support. Includes cohesive, non-cohesive, adhesive, and medicated bandages plus multi-layered bandage systems (ULCE 3 and ULCE S) and tubular bandages (Medclanet, Stockinette, Tubinette, Tubular Grip). Sold to hospitals, wound care clinics, lymphoedema therapists, and podiatry practices.
• Compression Garments (Varisan, Comfiwave, Easywrap, Anita Care, CSock, Lipocare Light, Compress) Complete range of compression therapy garments across multiple compression classes (Class A 8-15 mmHg, Class 1 15-20 mmHg, Class 2 20-30 mmHg, Class 3 30-40 mmHg) and knit styles (circular and flat). Includes premium Varisan line, Comfiwave night garments, Easywrap adjustable wraps, Anita Care post-surgical garments, CSock sports/recovery/diabetic socks, Lipocare Light leggings, and Compress post-operative wear. Served to healthcare providers, lymphoedema clinics, and end-patients via B2B distribution.
• Electronic Medical Devices (Bio Compression, MESI ABPI MD, LymphScanner, PicoPress) Electronic compression therapy and diagnostic devices including Bio Compression 4-chamber and 8-chamber pneumatic compression pumps with associated garments for intermittent pneumatic compression, MESI ABPI MD automated ankle-brachial pressure index measurement device for vascular assessment and DVT screening, LymphScanner for tissue fluid composition measurement in lymphoedema assessment, and PicoPress sub-bandage pressure verification device. Sold to hospitals, vascular clinics, and lymphoedema treatment centres.
• Podiatry Products (Orthotics, Off-Loading, Custom Silicone) Podiatry supplies including pre-fabricated orthotics in multiple lengths (2/3, 3/4, full), densities (soft, medium, firm, dual) and styles (sport, paediatric, dress, high heel), off-loading products for diabetic foot care (toe separators, bunion pads, heel off-loaders, metatarsal pads, diabetic off-loading socks), and custom silicone manufacturing materials (bulk silicones, liquid silicones, silicone oil, catalysts). Distributed to podiatry practices and foot care specialists.
• Orthopaedic Shoes Medical footwear including wide, extra depth, diabetic, post-operative, and paediatric shoes in various upper materials and sole compositions. Sold through podiatry practices and specialty footwear fitters for patients requiring therapeutic footwear.
• Hospital Consumables Single-use medical supplies including ID bands, IV splints, urine bags, arm restrainers, phototherapy eye protectors, collar and cuff, and adhesive skin traction kits. Sold to hospitals and clinical facilities.
• Orthotics & Other Medical Devices Additional medical devices including wrist splints, thumb spicas, ankle supports, night splints, cervical collars, leg walkers, slings, and scar treatment products. Sold to hospitals, clinics, and orthopaedic practices.
• Third-Party Podiatry Brands Distribution Distribution of third-party podiatry brands including Bio Orthotics, Correct Toes, Deramed, Formthotics, Fresco, ICB Medical, Medipod, Podo Podiatry, Podotrack, and WADEK to podiatry practices and foot care specialists across Southern and East Africa.

Segments3 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LymphAfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica-focused initiative for lymphoedema awareness, treatment, and education - complements Medis compression therapy product portfolio
• ICTALC Training CentrecoreOthersInternal 20-delegate training facility with aim of becoming world leader in compression therapy education and information
• Healthcare Providers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of healthcare providers, clinics, and podiatry practices across South Africa and neighboring countries

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tactile Medical: US-listed company focused on at-home lymphoedema and venous disease therapy (Flexitouch system). Comparable in the pneumatic compression and lymphoedema management space but with stronger D2C and patient-direct orientation.

Direct peers

• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of compression stockings, bandages, and orthopedic aids (medi, circaid, Jobst-era product lines). Closely comparable to Medis in compression therapy focus and multi-brand portfolio strategy.
• Bio Compression Systems: US manufacturer of sequential pneumatic compression pumps and garments for lymphoedema and DVT prevention. Medis distributes Bio Compression devices in Africa, making it both a partner and the most direct competitor in pneumatic compression.
• Juzo: German specialist manufacturer of medical compression stockings, arm sleeves, and lymphoedema garments. Directly comparable niche focus to Medis, competing for the same lymphoedema and venous disease prescribers.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss global leader in medical compression garments (stockings, armsleeves, wraps) for venous and lymphatic conditions. Direct competitor to Medis' Varisan and Comfiwave lines, addressing the same patient and clinician base.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare and industrial giant with a wound care and medical supplies division. Competes broadly with Medis in hospital bandages, skin integrity products, and compression-related categories across global and emerging markets.
• ConvaTec: Multinational medical products company with strong positions in advanced wound care, ostomy, and compression therapy. A broad incumbent competing for hospital formulary space alongside Medis in African wound care accounts.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device incumbent with a sizable wound care and orthopedics portfolio. Overlaps with Medis in advanced wound dressings, off-loading, and orthopaedic applications across African hospital channels.
• Essity (BSN Medical / JOBST): Swedish hygiene and health company owning JOBST, JOBST Elvarex, and BSN Medical compression brands. A global incumbent in compression therapy with broader wound care and incontinence portfolios, overlapping Medis' compression garment and bandage offerings.
• Huntleigh Healthcare: UK-based manufacturer of vascular assessment and DVT prevention equipment, including ABPI systems. Directly comparable to Medis' MESI ABPI MD offering in the vascular screening workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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