MedTech Business Review: Specials Magazine

Abdominal surgery today saves countless lives and restores health for millions, yet one of its most persistent challenges continues long after the operation—postoperative adhesions. These internal scar tissues can lead to chronic pain, digestive disorders and infertility in women, and in severe cases, bowel obstruction requiring additional surgery. PlantTec Medical is redefining surgical safety with 4DryField^® PH, a natural starch-based material that ensures clean hemostasis and protects tissue from postoperative adhesions. 4DryField^®PH is built from modified plant-based polysaccharides that are highly biocompatible, non-allergenic and free from synthetic or animal-derived substances. It combines natural purity with clinical performance for improved quality of life for every patient. Applied as a fine powder, it instantly stops surgical bleeding and when transformed into a a soft gel, it shields the tissue physically and minimizes the risk of adhesion formation. Its composition is safely degraded within the body, leaving no toxic residues. “Our philosophy is built on our belief that true innovation must serve patients and the environment,” says Ellen Laas, managing director. During reoperations, adhesions also extend surgical time, increase blood loss and elevate injury risk. With nearly half of Germany’s population expected to undergo abdominal surgery in their lifetime, the need for reliable adhesion prevention has never been more critical.

Founded in 2017, LITH-TECH Mobility began as a small-scale, low-overhead start-up that, after extensive research, identified a gap in the UK mobility market for a new type of product that was gaining traction in the United States: the lightweight folding powerchair. Over the next year, LITH-TECH made it their mission to understand the global folding powerchair market inside and out. They studied a wide range of disabilities, visited the world’s leading factories, and carefully researched which companies produced the strongest, most reliable, and highest-quality parts and components within the industry. The CEO admitted that the team’s early research and deep understanding of the market at times bordered on obsession. This intense focus was without a doubt what enabled LITH-TECH to grow and scale so quickly. From day one, they have pursued excellence by offering the highest-quality products and setting the standard for service in the industry. By 2020, LITH-TECH had become the UK’s go-to independent folding powerchair specialist, and their brand and products had built a strong reputation within the mobility sector. What makes LITH-TECH different as a company is that they deal exclusively with end users, never selling through small mobility shops. This means that any potential customer with a disability who contacts LITH-TECH will always receive expert advice from a trained product specialist who understands both the full product range and the customer’s specific needs and disability. This ensures that each customer is guided toward the right chair, properly configured with the necessary add-ons or modifications to make it perfect for their shape, size, and intended use. Today, LITH-TECH has a team of six employees, three of whom are highly trained sales specialists with knowledge of folding powerchairs and disabilities that is unrivalled within the industry. The company conducts 80 percent of its business online or over the phone, without customers ever needing to see or trial the chair in person. This is possible due to their highly informative YouTube videos and in-depth phone consultations, during which specialists take time to understand every aspect of a customer’s requirements before making recommendations..