Kinetic Concepts

Kinetic Concepts
Company typeSubsidiary of 3M
IndustryMedical devices, medical technology
FoundedSan Antonio, Texas, 1976 (1976)
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
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ProductsItems related to negative pressure wound therapy and wound healing
Revenue$1.6 billion (2010)
$256.1 million (2010)
Number of employees
5,000 (2013)

Kinetic Concepts, Inc., (KCI) is a global corporation that produces medical technology related to wounds and wound healing. KCI produced the first product developed specifically for negative pressure wound therapy. In 2013, the company employed 5,000 people and marketed its products in more than 25 countries. Its headquarters is in San Antonio, Texas.

KCI, LifeCell and Systagenix operated under the Acelity brand.

In October 2019, Acelity and its KCI subsidiaries worldwide were acquired by 3M for $6.7 billion, including assumption of debt and other adjustments.