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Key takeaways
- Urology & Gynecology Supplies: Uro & Gynae
- Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices: Diagnostics
- Surgical Blades & Scalpels: Blades
- Wound Care & Dressings: Wound Care
1. Urology & Gynecology Supplies
Vaginal specula, uro bags, catheterisation kits, cervical brushes and delivery-room disposables. In South Africa, the main buyers are women's health clinics, maternity hospitals and urology units.
- Vaginal specula
- Catheterisation kits
- Cervical brushes & spatulas
- Urine meters
- Lubricating jelly
2. Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices
Blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, thermometers and ECG consumables. In South Africa, the main buyers are clinics, hospital groups and medical retailers.
- Digital & aneroid BP monitors
- Stethoscopes
- Pulse oximeters
- Digital thermometers
- ECG electrodes & paper
3. Surgical Blades & Scalpels
Sterile carbon and stainless steel blades in all standard sizes, scalpel handles and disposable safety scalpels. In South Africa, the main buyers are operating theatres, clinics and veterinary distributors.
- Carbon steel blades #10–#36
- Stainless steel blades
- Disposable scalpels
- Safety scalpels
- Scalpel handles #3, #4, #7
4. Wound Care & Dressings
Absorbent gauze, sterile swabs, paraffin gauze, hydrocolloid, foam and alginate advanced dressings. In South Africa, the main buyers are hospitals, pharmacies and wound-care distributors.
- Absorbent gauze rolls & swabs
- Abdominal pads
- Paraffin gauze dressings
- Foam & hydrocolloid dressings
- Island & film dressings
5. Incontinence & Continence Care
Disposable underpads, adult diapers, pull-ups and male external catheters for hospital and aged-care use. In South Africa, the main buyers are aged-care homes, hospitals and institutional distributors.
- Disposable underpads
- Adult diapers & briefs
- Pull-up pants
- Male external catheters
- Bed protectors
6. Hospital Garments & Staff Apparel
Reusable scrubs, patient gowns, lab coats, OT caps and linen in poly-cotton and antimicrobial fabrics. In South Africa, the main buyers are hospital groups, uniform contractors and laundries.
- Scrub suits
- Patient gowns
- Lab & doctor coats
- OT caps & shoe covers
- Hospital bed linen
How to choose
Ask for samples, compare certification (CE, ISO 13485), and confirm the exporter can consolidate several categories into one shipment to Durban.
Certification differs by category
Not every category carries the same paperwork, so check the specific certificate set before comparing suppliers.
- Urology & Gynecology Supplies: CE, ISO 13485
- Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices: CE, ISO 13485
- Surgical Blades & Scalpels: CE, ISO 13485
- Wound Care & Dressings: CE, ISO 13485
- Incontinence & Continence Care: CE, ISO 13485, ISO 9001
- Hospital Garments & Staff Apparel: ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX
Red flags when comparing suppliers
Treat a quote with suspicion if it has no certificate numbers, no named manufacturing site, or a price far below the rest of the market for the same specification.
Sea freight
18–24 days
To Durban from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
2–4 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for SAHPRA
- ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
- CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
- Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
- Technical file / product dossier formatted for the SAHPRA
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
- Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)
Get the South Africa surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for South Africa, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for South Africa?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a South Africa price list (CIF Durban) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to South Africa take?+
Sea freight to Durban takes about 18–24 days; air freight about 2–4 days.
Can I mix categories in one order?+
Yes - most of our distributors combine 5–10 categories in a single container.