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First time ordering and we got Tristel Duo, Welch Allyn diagnostic set and IV caths. All came together, no damage, no fuss. Clear labelling, good dates, and super easy to track delivery. Honestly, Ste... See more
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As many of the other reviews suggest, I find this company’s service quite concerning. This is the second order I have attempted to place, and once again, I have received no updates regarding it... See more
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Didn't think a tourniqet could make much difference but Daisygrip is actually brilliant. Reusable, soft, and just feels better for patients. Everyone in the team prefers it now. Sterling had it in sto... See more
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Company details
- Medical Supply Store
- Local Medical Service
- Medical Center
- Medical Equipment Manufacturer
- Medical Equipment Supplier
- Medical Group
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Vena Cava is a UK-based supplier of high-quality medical equipment, clinical consumables, and healthcare essentials, serving NHS organisations, private clinics, care homes, universities, and individual healthcare professionals. Built with a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and value, we aim to simplify the sourcing of medical supplies for professionals who need dependable products without delays or complications. Our product range covers everything from diagnostic equipment and stethoscopes to infection control products, medical furniture, and everyday clinical consumables. We work closely with trusted manufacturers and recognised healthcare brands to ensure that every product we supply meets strict quality and performance standards expected in modern clinical environments. At Vena Cava, we understand that timely delivery and clear communication are critical in healthcare. That’s why we prioritise fast dispatch, transparent order updates, and responsive customer support. Whether you are placing a routine order or sourcing specialised equipment, our goal is to make the process seamless and stress-free. We are continuously expanding our catalogue and improving our service to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. With a growing customer base across the UK, Vena Cava is committed to becoming a trusted long-term partner for medical procurement. Explore our full range at www.venacava.co.uk and discover a smarter way to source medical supplies.
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20 Wenlock Road, N1 7GU, London, United Kingdom
- +442080583531
- contact@venacava.co.uk
- www.venacava.co.uk
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Do not use this company
Do not use this company. Not received my order nearly 4 weeks later. Customer service is appalling, do not reply to messages, emails or calls. No item or refund as of yet. Total joke.
I have now received a refund!
September 10, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience — that’s definitely not the service we want to provide. Could you please share your order number so I can look into this right away and get it resolved for you?
Thank you for your patience, and I’ll do my best to get this sorted quickly.
Sterling Medical Team
I ordered and paid for four boxes of…
I ordered and paid for four boxes of gloves on the 11th August. As of today 5th September they haven't arrived. E mails go un- answered and phone calls are farcical. The customer service rep can't answer my questions and says the warehouse staff can't take calls. She also couldn't look up my order. Beware and stay clear of this company.
September 5, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Hi there — we’re really sorry for the frustration and the poor experience you’ve had.
We’ve investigated and confirmed the original parcel was misplaced by the courier. We’ve now shipped a replacement order immediately. You can track it here with Royal Mail (tracking no. IV548952287GB):
We’re also reviewing our phone/email handling so this doesn’t happen again.
Thanks for bearing with us, and again—our sincere apologies for the hassle.
Good quality but late
Wheel chair for mun arrived a bit late but quality's spot on. Fair price.
August 31, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you’re happy with the quality and value of the wheelchair. We’re sorry it arrived later than expected and appreciate your patience. We’ll continue working to improve our delivery times.
Awful
Order #3130- I placed an order on the 7th August which I have still not received. I’ve written an email to their customer service and received no response. This is completely unacceptable
August 7, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the service we want to provide, and we sincerely apologise for the delay with your order and lack of response. Please contact us directly with your order details so we can urgently investigate and resolve this for you.
Disappointing Experience with Sterling…
Disappointing Experience with Sterling Medical Supplies ‼️
I placed my order on August 1st and have yet to receive a single item. I've reached out to customer service multiple times, but their responses have been frustratingly inadequate. I regret not reading the reviews beforehand, as it seems I’m not alone in facing issues with undelivered items after payment.
I’m now considering filing a formal complaint, as the necessary form was requested but never provided. As a well-known health and medical supply company, I expected a much higher level of professionalism. I’ve also contacted my bank to protect myself against potential scammers like Sterling Medical Supplies.
I do not recommend this company based on my experience.
August 1, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
We sincerely apologise for the frustrating experience you’ve had with your recent order. This is not the level of service we aim to provide at Sterling Medical.
Please be assured that a full refund has already been issued for your order. You should see the amount reflected in your account shortly, depending on your bank’s processing times.
We deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. Your feedback will help us improve our service for all customers.
Avoid this company.
I ordered an item on 01/08/25, order ref #3060, but to date have not received my order.
Rang customer services twice today, 19/08/25, to be told they would need to speak with the warehouse team and they would ring me back.
I have had no contact from anyone.
The second customer services member of staff told me the item looked like it had been dispatched but wasn’t sure.
August 19, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Deaer Robert,
We are very sorry for the delay and the lack of clear communication regarding your order #3060. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we fully understand your disappointment.
To resolve this, we have issued a complete refund for your order, which should reflect in your account shortly. Our team is also reviewing this internally with our warehouse and customer service departments to ensure this does not happen again.
Thank you for your patience and for bringing this to our attention.
Awful company to deal with
Awful company to deal with. Ordered a foot pedal for a medical treatment couch. Website stated the original estimated delivery date was listed as 29–30 July, after many emails back and forth item was delivered on 8th aug. I requested their complaint procedure, but they have not provided this.
Very disappointing service especially in the medical sector.
July 29, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and the delay in receiving your order.
We also apologise that you did not receive our complaint procedure when requested. This should have been provided promptly, and we will ensure this is addressed internally.
Order not recieved
Made an order #3029 on the 29th July. Order not received to date 8th August.
Called twice and told someone would be in contact, I then need to follow it up, no reply to email.
Issue has been corrected as in a refund, thank you
August 8, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Hello Sarah,
We sincerely apologise for the delay and the lack of communication regarding your order #3029. We completely understand your frustration.
To resolve this matter, a full refund has now been issued, which will reflect in your account shortly. We are also reviewing this internally to prevent such issues from happening again.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we’re sorry once again for the inconvenience caused.
Really happy we found them
Really happy we found them.
Arrived in good condition and expiry was long.
June 9, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
We’re so glad to hear you’re happy with your order! It’s great to know everything arrived in good condition and with a long expiry. Thank you for choosing Sterling Medical — we really appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.
Brilliant engraving on my Littmann stethscope!
I treated myself to a new Littmann Classic III and added engraving — so glad I did! The stethscope is obviously great quality, but what really impressed me was how clean the engraving looked. Makes it feel personal. Sterling shipped it fast and the packing was solid. Would defo use again 😊
June 17, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying your new Littmann Classic III and that the engraving made it feel extra special. Personalisation really does make a difference, and we’re glad you’re pleased with the quality and finish.
We also appreciate your kind words about our shipping and packaging — it means a lot to us. We’d be delighted to serve you again anytime 😊
Hard to find stock but Sterling delivered
We were struggling to get 1000ml Sodium Chloride irrigation bottles in bulk. Sterling had plenty in stock, price was fair, and they arrived with no issues. All bottles were sealed, no leaks. Simple and smooth!
June 6, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for your feedback! We’re really pleased we could supply the 1000ml Sodium Chloride irrigation bottles you needed without any issues. It’s great to hear everything arrived sealed and in perfect condition.
We appreciate your trust in Sterling Medical and look forward to helping you again soon.
Daisygrip tourniqet = small change, big diff
Didn't think a tourniqet could make much difference but Daisygrip is actually brilliant. Reusable, soft, and just feels better for patients. Everyone in the team prefers it now. Sterling had it in stock and it arrived fast. Will order again soon.
June 3, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
We’re so glad to hear how much of a difference the Daisygrip tourniquet has made for you and your team! It really is a clever design — reusable, soft, and much more comfortable for patients. We’re delighted you had a smooth experience ordering from us and that it arrived quickly.
Thank you for your support — we look forward to your next order!
Introcan IVs arrived right on time
Ordered 22G Introcan Safety 3 IV catheters and needed them quick. Sterling came through, arrived next morning and everything looked spot on. Boxes were fresh and intact. Def using them again for supplies.
June 19, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
We’re glad your 22G Introcan Safety 3 IV catheters arrived quickly and in perfect condition! Thanks for your support — we look forward to supplying you again soon.
Avoid at all costs!!!!
Avoid at all costs, very unprofessional company. I ordered some filer syringes and they never turned up, no response to emails at all, when I finally got through on the phone the chap on the other end who sounded like he was disinterested said they would send the order out 8 weeks after the original order date. Funnily enough this hasn’t turned up and no response to a request for a refund??? They have literally stolen my money!! Will take this to the trading standards to try and stop this happening to more people. Order #2532
June 16, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience.
We understand your frustration and sincerely apologise for the delay and lack of communication regarding your order. Please rest assured that a full refund for Order #2532 has now been issued.
We take these matters seriously and are currently reviewing our processes to ensure this does not happen again.
GS600 minor light good gear!
Bought the Welch Allyn GS600 minor procedure light and honestly it's excellent. Bright, stable, easy to wheel around. Sterling handled the order properly, even gave us a quick ring after it shipped to check in. Very professional.
March 13, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the Welch Allyn GS600 minor procedure light is meeting your expectations — bright, stable, and easy to move around. It’s great to know our ordering process and follow-up added to your positive experience.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you with any future needs.
I ordered stethoscope 10days ago but no…
I ordered stethoscope 10days ago but no delivery and now not attending any calls.Its mentally tiring.I think anyone should avoid them.
June 12, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for your message. We’ve requested your order number so we can investigate this further, but we haven’t received it yet. Once we have the details, we’ll be able to resolve the issue promptly.
New go-to supplier 💯
First time ordering and we got Tristel Duo, Welch Allyn diagnostic set and IV caths. All came together, no damage, no fuss. Clear labelling, good dates, and super easy to track delivery. Honestly, Sterling Medical nailed it.
May 8, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your first order went smoothly and that everything arrived in perfect condition. We take pride in providing reliable service, clear labelling, and up-to-date stock — so it’s great to know we hit the mark. Looking forward to supporting you again soon!
Stay away from this company
Stay away from the company , I placed an order 2658 and never received, I tried to call like x10 times and nobody answer. No contact by whatsapp and nobody reply to customer service email. STAY AWAY !!
June 6, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you for reaching out, and please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and frustration caused by your recent experience with us.
We understand how disappointing it must have been not to receive your order and not being able to reach us despite multiple attempts. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we are truly sorry for the trouble.
Please be assured that a full refund has now been issued for Order #2658. You should see the amount reflected in your account shortly, depending on your bank’s processing time.
We’re currently reviewing what went wrong in this instance and taking steps to improve our customer service response times. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Terrible Company with Terrible…
Terrible Company with Terrible communications.
May 29, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
We're really sorry to hear about your experience. We'd like to look into this further and make things right. Could you please share your order number so we can investigate and assist you as soon as possible?
Immaculate customer service
Immaculate customer service, even on a Bank Holiday.
May 6, 2025
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Reply from Vena Cava
Thank you, Val, for your wonderful feedback. At Sterling Medical, we’re committed to supporting our customers whenever they need us—even on Bank Holidays. We're so pleased we could be there for you!
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