Kinetic Concepts,Inc. announced that it will purchase LifeCell Corporation for $1.7 billion incash. LifeCell makes  tissue repairproducts for use in reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgicalprocedures. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approvedthe transaction.  LifeCell will operateas a new global biosurgery division within KCI.

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