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	'''Kinetic Concepts''' is a global medical technology company that specializes in the ~~design, manufacture,~~ and ~~marketing~~ of ~~a wide range~~ of ~~products~~ and ~~therapies aimed~~ at wound care~~, tissue regeneration, and therapeutic support systems. The company was founded~~ in ~~1976 and is headquartered in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], United States~~.		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Kinetic Concepts, Inc.}}

			== Overview ==
			[[File:KCI_logo.jpg\|thumb\|right\|KCI Logo]]
			'''Kinetic Concepts, Inc.''' (KCI) is a global medical technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies and products for the treatment of complex wounds and other medical conditions. Founded in 1976, KCI has been at the forefront of advancing wound care through its pioneering work in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

	== History ==		== History ==
	[[~~Kinetic Concepts~~]] ~~was founded~~ by Dr. James Leininger ~~in 1976~~. The company initially focused on ~~the development and production of~~ specialty hospital beds designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. Over the years, ~~the company~~ expanded its product ~~portfolio to include~~ a ~~variety~~ of ~~advanced~~ wound care ~~and therapeutic support systems~~.		KCI was established in [[San Antonio, Texas]], by Dr. James R. Leininger, who recognized the need for improved wound care solutions. The company initially focused on specialty hospital beds and surfaces designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. Over the years, KCI expanded its product offerings and became a leader in the field of wound care.

	== Products and ~~Services~~ ==		== Products and Technologies ==
	~~Kinetic Concepts offers a wide range of products and services in~~ the ~~areas~~ of ~~wound care~~, ~~tissue regeneration~~, and ~~therapeutic support systems~~. ~~These include:~~		KCI is best known for its [[negative pressure wound therapy]] systems, which have revolutionized the management of complex wounds. The company's flagship product, the [[V.A.C. Therapy System]], uses controlled negative pressure to promote wound healing by removing fluids and infectious materials from the wound bed.

	* '''Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ~~(NPWT)''': This~~ is ~~a therapeutic technique used~~ to ~~promote~~ healing ~~in acute or chronic~~ wounds. ~~The therapy involves the controlled application~~ of ~~sub-atmospheric pressure to the local wound environment~~, ~~using~~ a ~~sealed wound~~ dressing ~~connected~~ to ~~a vacuum pump~~.		=== V.A.C. Therapy System ===
			The [[V.A.C. Therapy System]] is designed to create an optimal healing environment for wounds. It consists of a vacuum pump, a special dressing, and a canister to collect exudate. This system has been widely adopted in hospitals and clinics around the world for its effectiveness in reducing healing times and improving patient outcomes.

	* '''Specialty Hospital Beds''': Kinetic Concepts designs and manufactures a ~~variety~~ of ~~specialty hospital beds aimed at preventing~~ and ~~treating pressure ulcers~~. These ~~beds~~ are ~~equipped with advanced features such as pressure redistribution surfaces~~ and ~~microclimate management technology~~.		=== Other Products ===
			In addition to NPWT, KCI offers a range of other products, including advanced wound dressings, [[compression therapy]] systems, and [[surgical incision management]] solutions. These products are designed to address various stages of wound healing and provide comprehensive care for patients.

	* '''Tissue Regeneration''': The company also offers products and therapies ~~aimed at promoting tissue regeneration~~. ~~These include bioengineered skin substitutes~~ and ~~growth factor therapies~~.		== Research and Development ==
			KCI invests heavily in [[research and development]] to continuously improve its products and develop new therapies. The company collaborates with healthcare professionals and researchers to advance the science of wound healing and explore new applications for its technologies.

	== ~~Research and Development~~ ==		== Global Presence ==
	~~Kinetic Concepts invests heavily~~ in ~~research~~ and ~~development (R&D)~~ to ~~innovate and improve its product offerings~~. The company~~'s R&D efforts are focused on developing new technologies~~ and ~~therapies that can improve patient outcomes~~ and ~~reduce healthcare costs~~.		KCI operates in numerous countries worldwide, providing its products and services to healthcare providers in diverse settings. The company has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, and continues to expand its reach to meet the growing demand for advanced wound care solutions.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		== Related pages ==
			* [[Negative pressure wound therapy]]
			* [[Wound healing]]
	* [[Medical technology]]		* [[Medical technology]]
	* [[~~Wound care~~]]		* [[Healthcare]]
	* [[Tissue regeneration]]
	* [[Therapeutic support systems]]

	~~== References ==~~
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	[[Category:Medical technology companies]]		[[Category:Medical technology companies]]
	[[Category:~~Companies based in San Antonio~~]]		[[Category:Wound care]]
	[[Category:Companies established in 1976]]		[[Category:Companies established in 1976]]
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'''Kinetic Concepts''' is a global medical technology company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a wide range of products and therapies aimed at wound care, tissue regeneration, and therapeutic support systems. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], United States.

== History ==
[[Kinetic Concepts]] was founded by Dr. James Leininger in 1976. The company initially focused on the development and production of specialty hospital beds designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. Over the years, the company expanded its product portfolio to include a variety of advanced wound care and therapeutic support systems.

== Products and Services ==
Kinetic Concepts offers a wide range of products and services in the areas of wound care, tissue regeneration, and therapeutic support systems. These include:

* '''Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)''': This is a therapeutic technique used to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds. The therapy involves the controlled application of sub-atmospheric pressure to the local wound environment, using a sealed wound dressing connected to a vacuum pump.

* '''Specialty Hospital Beds''': Kinetic Concepts designs and manufactures a variety of specialty hospital beds aimed at preventing and treating pressure ulcers. These beds are equipped with advanced features such as pressure redistribution surfaces and microclimate management technology.

* '''Tissue Regeneration''': The company also offers products and therapies aimed at promoting tissue regeneration. These include bioengineered skin substitutes and growth factor therapies.

== Research and Development ==
Kinetic Concepts invests heavily in research and development (R&D) to innovate and improve its product offerings. The company's R&D efforts are focused on developing new technologies and therapies that can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

== See Also ==
* [[Medical technology]]
* [[Wound care]]
* [[Tissue regeneration]]
* [[Therapeutic support systems]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Medical technology companies]]
[[Category:Companies based in San Antonio]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1976]]
{{MedTech-stub}}

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