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<p align="center"><b>UNITED STATES<br />
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br />
</b><b>W</b><b>ashington, D.C. 20549<br />
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</b><b>FORM 8-K</b></p>

<p align="center"><b>CURRENT REPORT<br />
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</b><b>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934<br />
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</b>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <b>April 3, 2007</b></p>

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<b>Kinetic Concepts, Inc.</b></p>

<p align="center">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</p>

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<p align="center"><b><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></b></p>
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<b><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;001-09913&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></b></p>
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<p align="center"><b><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;74-1891727&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></b></p>
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<p align="center">(State or other jurisdiction<br />
 of incorporation)</p>
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<p align="center">(Commission<br />
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<p align="center">(IRS Employer<br />
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<p align="center"><b>8023 V</b><b>antage Drive<br />
 <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></b> <b><u>San Antonio,
Texas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></b></p>
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<p align="center"><b><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;78230&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></b></p>
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Registrant&rsquo;s telephone number, including area code:&nbsp; <b>(210) 524-9000</b></p>

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</p>

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</p>

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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</p>
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<p><b>Item 8.01.&nbsp; Other Events.</b></p>

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On April 3, 2007, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. ("KCI") issued a statement on the final competitive bidding rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (&ldquo;CMS&rdquo;).</p>

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A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.</p>

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<b>Item 9.01.&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits.</b></p>

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</b><b>(d) Exhibits.</b></p>

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<p><u>Description</u></p>
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<p>99.1</p>
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<p>Press Release dated April 3, 2007, entitled "KCI Responds to Release of CMS Competitive Bidding Rule."</p>
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<p align="center"><b>SIGNATURES</b></p>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</p>

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<p>KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.</p>
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 Date: April 3, 2007</p>
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 By:</p>
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 &nbsp; /s/ Martin J. Landon</p>

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<p>Name:</p>
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<p>Martin J. Landon</p>
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<p>Title:</p>
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<p>Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer</p>
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<p align="center"><b>EXHIBIT INDEX</b></p>

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<p>99.1</p>
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<p>Press Release dated April 3, 2007, entitled "KCI Responds to Release of CMS Competitive Bidding Rule."</p>
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KCI Form 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
W
ashington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 3, 2007
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas
001-09913
74-1891727
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
8023 V
antage Drive
San Antonio,
Texas
78230
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(210) 524-9000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01.  Other Events.
On April 3, 2007, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. ("KCI") issued a statement on the final competitive bidding rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS").
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated April 3, 2007, entitled "KCI Responds to Release of CMS Competitive Bidding Rule."
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.
Date: April 3, 2007
By:
/s/ Martin J. Landon
Name:
Martin J. Landon
Title:
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated April 3, 2007, entitled "KCI Responds to Release of CMS Competitive Bidding Rule."