KINETIC CONCEPTS

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. operates as a medical technology company in advanced wound care and therapeutic support systems. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a range of proprietary products that can improve clinical outcomes. Its advanced wound care systems incorporate proprietary V.A.C. Therapy technology. The company's therapeutic support systems, including specialty hospital beds, mattress replacement systems and overlays, are designed to address pulmonary complications ass... ociated with immobility, to reduce skin breakdown and assist caregivers in the safe and dignified handling of obese patients. Products The company offers a range of products in each clinical application to meet the specific needs of different subsets of the market, providing therapies across multiple care settings. Advanced Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Products The company's wound healing and tissue repair systems incorporate its proprietary V.A.C. Therapy technology. The V.A.C. Therapy system consists of a therapy unit and four types of disposables: a foam dressing, an occlusive drape, a tubing system connecting the dressing to the therapy unit and a specialized canister. The therapy unit consists of a pump that generates controlled negative pressure and internal software that controls and monitors the application of the therapy. The therapy can be programmed for individualized use. Additionally, all of the company's V.A.C. Therapy units include safety alarms that respond in real time to signal users of any tubing blockage, dressing leakage or other condition which may interfere with appropriate therapy delivery. Its V.A.C. dressings are designed to address the physical characteristics of different wound types, such as large open wounds, surgical wounds, diabetic foot ulcers and open abdominal wounds. The company's wound healing and tissue repair systems are targeted to meet the needs of specific care settings and wound or patient requirements, and consist of the following: The InfoV.A.C. System provides a new digital wound imaging feature that allows caregivers to monitor and document wound healing progress.More