Kinetic
Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) today announced its contribution of more
than $2 million dollars worth of advanced wound care products to the
Haiti relief effort. The in-kind donation includes KCI’s
industry-leading Active Healing SolutionsTM and Therapeutic
Support SystemsTM products designed to help treat complex and
hard-to-heal wounds. KCI will collaborate with Surgical Implant
Generation Network (SIGN) and Project Medishare to place products in the
hands of medical personnel in Haiti.
“Haiti’s lack of access to proper medical equipment can turn even minor
injuries, such as trauma to broken bones, into a serious and potentially
fatal issue”
“Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti, the injured and those who
have lost loved ones,” said Catherine Burzik, KCI president and CEO.
“The people of KCI feel a great responsibility to do all they can to
help. We’re so grateful that every day around the world, our products
help people in the worst of conditions heal. This situation in Haiti
will require healing in the most significant way, and we hope that our
donation makes one measure of difference on the front lines of this
terrible disaster.”