UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, 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): October 10, 2006

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 Vantage 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)

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On October 10, 2006, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. ("KCI") announced that Dennert O. Ware, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of KCI, formally announced his intention to retire from the company.  Mr. Ware will remain in his position as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director until a successor is appointed by the Board.

A copy of the press release announcing the retirement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 10, 2006, entitled "KCI Chief Executive Denny Ware Announces Intention to Retire -- Ware to Stay on until Successor is Named."

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: October 10, 2006	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 October 10, 2006, entitled "KCI Chief Executive Denny Ware Announces Intention to Retire -- Ware to Stay on until Successor is Named."