KCI

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
Global medical device leader devoted to understanding, developing and commercializing innovative, high-technology transformational healing solutions for customers and patients around the world.

Vision
To be the Global Leader in Transformational Healing Solutions

Mission
We change the practice of medicine with solutions that speed healing, reduce complications and improve patient lives.

Quality
KCI is committed to providing safe and effective medical products and high levels of service to the Global Healthcare Market.

Facts and Figures

  • Founded in 1976
  • Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas
  • Operations in more than 25 countries, with expansion into key geographies, including South America and Eastern Europe
  • Privately owned by the Apax-led consortium, whose members include Apax Partners, the Canadian Pension Plan
  • Investment Board and The Public Sector Pension Investment Board.
  • Since its introduction in 1995 (US)/(1994 Europe), V.A.C.® Therapy has been used worldwide to treat more than 7 million wounds.

Best-in-Class Service
We maintain key relationships globally, with our NPWT products in more than 21,000 hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, and 11,000 home health agencies worldwide (as of 5/1/12).

Our products are supported by a 1,000+ member clinical sales team and 24x7 customer and patient support.

  • Customer-Driven Innovation
    KCI has more clinical evidence than any other NPWT company with more than 23 randomized controlled trials and 735 peer-reviewed journal articles (as of 6/11/12)
  • Over 93% of published NPWT literature is V.A.C.® Therapy specific
  • Since 1995, KCI has invested more than $1 billion/ €772.3 million in product development and clinical support/education.