What S H LABS LLP does

S H LABS LLP is an India-based medical device manufacturer producing surgical and wound care consumables under the SOFTGRIP brand. The company manufactures a comprehensive portfolio spanning advanced wound dressings, surgical drapes, complete procedure kits, skin staplers, surgical gowns, and instrument covers, serving hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare professionals across India. Its manufacturing and corporate operations are headquartered at Veer Prabhu Industrial Estate in Surat, Gujarat.

The product line incorporates specific technical features including AAMI PB70 Level 4 barrier protection for surgical gowns (the highest tier of fluid and viral penetration resistance), povidone-iodine coated incision drapes for broad-spectrum antimicrobial coverage at the surgical site, silver ion-infused wound dressings for MRSA/VRE protection, polyurethane foam absorption dressings, and integrated locking systems on skin staplers to prevent accidental firing. Sub-brands under the SOFTGRIP umbrella include SOFTDRES (transparent, nonwoven, and silver wound dressings), SOFTFIX (IV fixation dressings), and SOFTPLAST (transparent and nonwoven roll products), segmenting the portfolio across clinical use cases. The company's gown line holds AAMI PB70 Level 4 certification.

S H LABS operates a direct field sales model, employing 60+ sales professionals covering six Indian states who engage doctors, hospitals, and distributors in person. Revenue is generated through one-time B2B sales of disposable medical products to healthcare institutions, with pricing not publicly disclosed and likely negotiated on a quote basis. The company maintains no disclosed institutional investors or parent company relationships and appears to be founder/management-owned under CEO Sanjay Savaliya, who brings over 20 years of medical device industry experience. Operating geography is limited to India with no international expansion indicated in the available data.

Name

S H LABS LLP

Legal name

S H LABS LLP

Website

https://shlabs.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Short description

S H LABS LLP manufactures SOFTGRIP-branded medical and surgical consumables including wound dressings, drapes, gowns, procedure kits, and staplers. Headquartered in Surat, India, the company sells directly to hospitals and healthcare institutions across six Indian states through a 60+ person field sales force.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical and Surgical Consumables Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG), Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

Keywords

• Medical disposables
• Surgical consumables
• Advanced wound dressings
• Surgical drapes
• Sterile gowns

Headquarters

HQ city

Surat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Products Sales: One-time sale of disposable medical and surgical products including wound dressings, surgical drapes, gowns, staplers, and procedure kits. Products sold under SOFTGRIP brand through direct sales force to healthcare institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

S H LABS LLP manufactures and sells SOFTGRIP-branded medical and surgical consumables, including advanced wound dressings, surgical drapes, iodine and plain incise drapes, complete pre-assembled surgery kits, surgical gowns (including AAMI Level 4), skin staplers and removers, and sterile instrument covers. The company distributes these single-use disposable products to hospitals, surgeons, and healthcare institutions across India through a 60+ strong direct field sales team covering six Indian states.

Product overview

S H LABS LLP is a medical and surgical product manufacturer operating under the SOFTGRIP brand. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare products including Advanced Wound Dressings (transparent, non-woven, silicone, silver, and foam variants), Surgical Drapes (incision and procedure drapes across multiple surgical specialties), Complete Surgical Kits (pre-assembled sterile procedure packs), Staplers (skin staplers and staple removers), Surgical Gowns (AAMI Level 4, reinforced, wraparound, SSMMS, patient, and plastic gowns), and Instrument Covers (camera covers, C-arm covers, trolley covers, robot arm covers, and helmet hoods). The products are designed for healthcare professionals and hospitals across India, with a focus on patient safety, sterility, and quality medical devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOFTGRIP: Primary brand for medical and surgical products including advanced wound dressings, surgical drapes, gowns, staplers, and other disposable medical supplies.

Products and services

• SOFTGRIP Advanced Wound Dressings Premium wound care products including transparent, non-woven, silicone, silver, and foam dressings designed for surgical and superficial wound protection, sold to hospitals and healthcare professionals.
• SOFTGRIP Iodine Incise Drapes Sterile, adhesive surgical drapes coated with povidone-iodine for broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection at the surgical site, sold to hospitals and surgical centers.
• SOFTGRIP Plain Incise Drapes Sterile, transparent adhesive drapes designed to cover surgical sites and maintain a sterile field, sold to hospitals and surgical centers.
• SOFTGRIP Surgical Procedure Drapes Premium-quality, sterile surgical drapes for various surgical specialties including orthopaedics, gynaecology, general surgery, urology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology.
• SOFTGRIP Complete Surgical Kits Pre-assembled, sterile procedure packs containing surgical drapes, gowns, sheets, instruments, and accessories for specific surgical specialties, designed to reduce preparation time and improve surgical workflow.
• SOFTGRIP Premium Skin Stapler Ergonomic skin stapler with curved design and built-in locking system, featuring 35 preloaded stainless steel staples for precise wound closure.
• SOFTGRIP Standard Skin Stapler Cost-effective skin stapler with 35 sterile staples per device for routine wound closure procedures.
• SOFTGRIP Staple Remover Sterile, single-use staple remover designed for safe and gentle extraction of surgical skin staples with minimal tissue trauma.
• SOFTGRIP AAMI Level 4 Gown Highest-level barrier protection surgical gown complying with AAMI PB70 Level 4 standards, providing resistance against blood, body fluids, and viral penetration, intended for high-risk surgeries and infectious environments.
• SOFTGRIP Reinforced Gown Surgical gown with extra protection zones at the chest and sleeves for moderate to heavy fluid exposure procedures.
• SOFTGRIP Wraparound Gown Surgical gown with enhanced back coverage design for extended surgeries or high-mobility tasks.
• SOFTGRIP SSMMS Surgical Gown Lightweight entry-level surgical gown made from breathable SSMMS fabric for short-duration or low-fluid procedures.
• SOFTGRIP PP Patient Gown Lightweight, breathable patient gown made from 35 GSM non-woven polypropylene for outpatient, diagnostic, and ward settings.
• SOFTGRIP Plastic Gown Waterproof disposable gown made from premium PE film for fluid protection in medical, lab, and hygiene settings.
• SOFTGRIP Camera Cover Sterile, disposable cover designed to protect surgical cameras and equipment during procedures, maintaining sterility without compromising visibility.
• SOFTGRIP C-Arm Cover Sterile, transparent cover designed to protect C-arm imaging equipment during surgical procedures while maintaining image clarity and sterility.
• SOFTGRIP Surgical Trolley Cover Cover designed to ensure a sterile surface for instrument trolleys in operating theatres, providing fluid resistance and barrier protection.
• SOFTGRIP Ortho Robot Arm Cover Sterile, high-quality cover designed to protect robotic surgical arms during orthopedic and joint replacement procedures.
• SOFTGRIP Helmet Hood Cover Sterile, disposable hood cover designed to maintain a sterile barrier over surgical helmets used in orthopedic and high-risk procedures.
• SOFTDRES TRANSPARENT Breathable, waterproof, and sterile transparent dressings for protecting surgical and superficial wounds while allowing continuous wound observation.
• SOFTFIX IV Sterile, breathable, waterproof IV fixation dressing designed to securely hold cannulas and IV catheters while allowing clear site visibility.
• SOFTPLAST TRANSPARENT Flexible, breathable, waterproof transparent dressing roll designed for custom-sized wound coverage and fixation of primary dressings.
• SOFTDRES SILVER Advanced wound dressing infused with silver ions providing effective antimicrobial protection for moderate to heavily exuding wounds.
• SOFTGRIP FOAM Soft, sterile, highly absorbent polyurethane foam dressing for managing moderate to heavily exuding wounds with moist wound environment promotion.
• SOFTDRES NONWOVEN Sterile, breathable dressing made from gentle non-woven fabric with absorbent, non-adherent pad for post-surgical and minor wounds.
• SOFTPLAST NONWOVEN ROLL Breathable, skin-friendly adhesive roll for secure fixation of dressings, gauze, and medical devices.
• SOFTGRIP Sterile Gauze Swabs High-quality 100% cotton gauze swabs folded into 8-ply for superior absorbency and softness in wound cleaning and surgical use.
• SOFTGRIP Combine Dressing Sterile, highly absorbent pads with soft non-woven cover and thick absorbent core for moderate to heavily exuding wounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves preparation time and improves surgical workflow through all-in-one sterile procedure kits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Diversified conglomerate with a substantial Health Care division covering surgical drapes, tapes, dressings, sterilisation products, and skin staplers. Competes with SH Labs across multiple SOFTGRIP product categories though 3M operates at vastly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately held medical device manufacturers and distributors globally, with deep portfolios in surgical drapes, gowns, wound dressings, and procedure packs. Larger and broader than SH Labs but competes head-to-head on the same hospital consumables RFPs.
• Cardinal Health: US healthcare services and medical products distributor with a large Medical segment covering surgical drapes, gowns, wound care, and gloves. Acts both as distributor for competing brands and as direct competitor in selected consumables categories, particularly in large hospital systems.

Direct peers

• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device company with strong advanced wound care franchise (Allevyn, Acticoat silver dressings) plus surgical portfolio including drapes and instrument protection. Highly comparable to SOFTGRIP's wound dressing and surgical consumables lines.
• ConvaTec: UK-listed medical products company focused on advanced wound care, ostomy, and surgical products. Overlaps with SH Labs on advanced wound dressings (including silver-containing variants) and selected surgical consumables.
• Owens & Minor (Halyard Health): Owens & Minor acquired Halyard Health's surgical and infection prevention business, which historically set the standard for AAMI Level 4 surgical gowns, surgical drapes, and procedure packs in the US market. Direct overlap with SOFTGRIP's gown and drape portfolio.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-headquartered global leader in wound care dressings (Mepilex, Mepitel) and surgical single-use products including BARRIER drapes, gowns, and procedure packs. Closest direct competitor to SOFTGRIP given near-identical product mix across dressings, drapes, gowns, and kits.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German medical and hygiene products manufacturer with a comprehensive wound care and surgical consumables portfolio including dressings, drapes, gowns, and procedure sets. Directly comparable product mix and hospital customer base to SH Labs.
• Healthium Medtech: Indian medical devices company (formerly Sutures India) with portfolio spanning sutures, wound closure, surgical consumables, and arthroscopy products. Most directly comparable Indian-headquartered peer to SH Labs, competing for the same private hospital accounts.
• Sterimed Group: India-and-France-headquartered manufacturer of medical packaging, sterilization products, and infection-prevention consumables including procedure packs, drapes, and gowns. Closest Indian competitor in terms of scale and product mix to SH Labs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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