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New Study Reports Key Findings for the ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System
Observational Study Showed Significantly Improved Patient Outcomes When the ABThera™ Negative Pressure Therapy System was Used in Open Abdomen Surgery
KCI Acquires New Skin Grafting Technology
KCI Announces the Completion of its Acquisition of MoMelan Technologies, Inc.
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Jim Cunniff Named Senior Vice President, Leading Commercial Activities in the Americas for KCI
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today that James (Jim) Cunniff has been named Senior Vice President of the Americas.
The KCI Graftjacket® Regenerative Tissue Matrix Reimbursed by Medicare in Eight Midwestern States
Approximately 7.5 Million People Gain Access to Proven Safe, Effective Treatment Option for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Abstract Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery Reports Key Preliminary Findings of Major Prospective Study of the KCI ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today that an abstract referring specifically to the KCI ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System (ABThera™ OA NPT), states that this "prospective cohort study observed a reduction in mortality (RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.25-0.92) and an increased fascial closure rate (RR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1 – 2.0) in patients who received the ABThera™ versus [Barker's technique] vacuum pack."
Joseph F. Woody and Lisa N. Colleran to Join Board of Directors of Parent Company of KCI and LifeCell
The parent company of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) and LifeCell Corporation today announced that Joseph F. "Joe" Woody and Lisa N. Colleran will join the parent company's board of directors. Additionally, Ronald A. Matricaria has stepped down from the board as of March 31.
KCI Chosen as Single Source Supplier of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Products Now Available to More than 65,000 Members and Affiliates Served by Novation
KCI Awarded Three-Year, Single Source Contract by Novation for NPWT Products
KCI Announces New Management Structure
The Board of Directors of the parent company of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. and LifeCell Corporation today announced that Ronald A. Matricaria has joined the Board of Directors and will serve as its Chairman.
KCI Supports CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Foundation with $20,000 Gift through Cards for Kids Program
KCI today announced a $20,000 gift to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Foundation to support many of the hospital's multidisciplinary programs for young patients in San Antonio and South Central Texas.
Joe Woody Named Global President of KCI's Active Healing Solutions™ Business
Kinetic Concepts , Inc. today announced the selection of Joseph (Joe) Woody as Global President of Active Healing Solutions™ (AHS), the company's advanced wound healing business. Woody is expected to join the KCI team in late November.
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Gives Notice of Make-Whole Fundamental Change Conversion Rights to Holders of Its 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015
Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of April 21, 2008 (the "Indenture"), by and among Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (the "Company"), KCI USA, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the "Trustee"), relating to the Company's 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015 (CUSIP No. 49460WAF6) (the "Notes").
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Completes Merger with Apax Consortium
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) today announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of a consortium comprised of investment funds advised by Apax Partners