We understand the gravity of the situation

We call ourselves the MIETHKE family. We are made up of staff from MIETHKE and B. Braun Aesculap who are passionate about developing and sharing technologies that will help hydrocephalus patients all across the world to live a life as normal as possible. Once a year, the family meets in Potsdam to exchange experiences, to learn from users and patients, to discuss new ideas and, of course, to celebrate. And we have every reason to do so, because our ideas and the products that result from them are helping more and more patients (worldwide).
Our steady growth is not the result of calculating strategic planning. It is based on our closeness to our customers and patients, respect for their concerns and special requirements and a deep, emotional commitment to developing the right products for them.
We want our work to offer patients more stability in their lives. What started off as an idea quickly became a passion that led to the creation of “We understand”.
We want to use this campaign to show our solidarity with patients who, despite the numerous obstacles in their life, find a way to defy their symptoms and with the doctors and nurses treating them who take great care of their patients and always try to find the best possible treatment solution. 

We strive to understand both the significant challenges faced by the surgeon as well as the serious needs of the Hydrocephalus patient. It is with this understanding that we develop and produce Gravitational valves which substantially improve the quality of patient‘s lives.

We understand your needs.
Our Gravitational shunt systems are based on your needs and our innovations and they are produced according to the highest technical standards.

We understand your patients.
Patients with hydrocephalus want to live a normal life.

We understand gravity.
The best therapy works in every body position.

Gravity – the force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth.
Gravity – a serious situation or problem.
Gravity – dignity or sobriety of bearing.

Our approach to improve technology and provide a better life for patients is the result of an innovative and systematic professional analysis of technological options. As a result, MIETHKE Gravitational valves lower the risk of complications for patients with Hydrocephalus.

Every surgeon and every patient has different demands, different challenges and different perspectives.
With our products and performance we reconcile every perspective.
Confidence as well as competence are represented powerfully and authentically.