KCI Corporate Profile
Overview
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) is a leading global medical technology company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of innovative, high-technology therapies and products for the wound care, regenerative medicine and therapeutic support system markets. KCI’s product portfolio offers healthcare professionals and their patients a proven clinical advantage in all care settings with therapies that improve patient outcomes while helping to reduce the overall cost of care. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.kci1.com.
A History of Innovation
KCI was founded in 1976 by Dr. Jim Leininger who, as an emergency room physician, pioneered the use of “kinetic” or motion therapy to dramatically improve the survival rates for patients who are immobile due to critical injury. Today, KCI develops therapeutic support systems that address a full range of specialized patient needs including products for the wound care, bariatric and critical care markets. In 1996, KCI introduced an innovative approach to the treatment and management of serious, complex wounds through the use of sub-atmospheric or negative pressure. Known today as “negative pressure wound therapy” (NPWT) KCI’s proprietary Vacuum Assisted Closure®, or V.A.C.® Therapy System has changed the advanced wound care market and remains the most clinically proven alternative for the treatment and management of complex, hard-to-heal wounds, ulcers, and partial thickness burns.
Research and Development (R&D)
KCI continues to invest in innovation with an ongoing commitment to research and development aimed at improving patient outcomes while reducing the overall cost of care. In 2008, KCI invested approximately $76 million in its R&D efforts, which are managed by approximately 240 clinical research and development professionals.
Clinical Studies
KCI’s product portfolio has an unprecedented body of clinical evidence that demonstrates clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness. KCI’s V.A.C Therapy System is the leader, with:
- 22 Randomized Controlled Trials
- More than 595 Peer Reviewed Studies
- More than 810 Abstracts
- 70 Medical Text Book Citations
Therapies
KCI’s products address a full range of patient needs and are used by healthcare professionals around the world in a wide range of care settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and wound care clinics throughout the world.
Active Healing Solutions™ — The KCI V.A.C. Therapy System is the only NPWT indicated for promoting wound healing that include specific mechanisms of action such as preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and removing exudate and infectious material. KCI’s ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System, which is designed for ambulatory patients, remains the only NPWT alternative that is specifically cleared for home use.
Regenerative Medicine — KCI entered the fast-growing tissue regeneration market in 2008 with the acquisition of LifeCell Corporation, a leading provider of human and porcine- based tissue regeneration products. LifeCell develops and markets products for use in reconstructive, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures utilizing its AlloDerm® Regenerative Tissue Matrix and Strattice™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix products.
Therapeutic Support Systems — KCI has a product portfolio that includes a full range of specialty hospital beds, mattress replacement systems and overlays designed to address pulmonary complications associated with immobility, reduce skin breakdown, and assist caregivers in the safe and dignified handling of bariatric patients.
KCI at a Glance*
| Worldwide Headquarters | San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|
| President and CEO | Catherine M. Burzik |
| Web Address | www.kci1.com |
| Stock Exchange | NYSE: KCI |
| Primary Business | Medical devices |
| Employees | ~6,700 |
| Operations | In 20 countries |
| Manufacturing Locations | U.S. and Ireland |
| 2009 Annual Revenue | $1,993 million |
| 2009 Net Earnings | $228.7 million |
| 2009 Net Earnings Per Diluted Share | $3.24 |
| 2009 Research and Development Investment | $92.0 million |
Revenue by Region and Business ($mm)
| North America | EMEA/APAC | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Healing Solutions | $1,066 | $340 | $1,407 |
| Therapeutic Support Systems | 196 | 104 | 300 |
| LifeCell | 284 | 2 | 286 |
| Total | $1,547 | $446 | $1,993 |
Financial
- Original NASDAQ IPO in 1988
- Leveraged buy-out in 1997
- Second IPO in February 2004 on NYSE, resulting in one of largest medical technology IPOs in U.S. history
- KCI was added to Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index in 2007
Global Presence
KCI does business in more than 20 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific regions. KCI’s worldwide headquarters is located in San Antonio, Texas. KCI’s EMEA Region office is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. KCI’s Asia Pacific Region has offices in Shanghai, China and Singapore.
Contact:
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
Kevin Belgrade
Office: 210-255-6232; Wireless: 210-216-1236
Media@kci1.com
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Updated: August 11, 2010