| Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) is a global medical technology company that manages advanced wound care and therapeutic surfaces. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services a range of products, which include advanced wound healing and tissue repair; pulmonary care and post cardiac arrest complications in the intensive care unit (ICU); bariatric care, and wound treatment and prevention. The advanced wound care systems incorporate the V.A.C. Therapy technology. Its therapeutic surfaces, including specialty hospital beds, mattress replacement systems and overlays, are designed to address pulmonary complications associated with immobility. KCI has an infrastructure designed to meet the specific needs of medical professionals and patients across all healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care organizations and patients' homes, both in the United States and abroad. In May 2008, KCI completed the acquisition of LifeCell Corporation. |
