The Board of Directors of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) said that the company is considering strategic alternatives for its Therapeutic Support Systems (TSS) business. KCI does not want to disclose the developments of its strategic alternatives review process. Stephen D. Seidel, President of KCI Therapeutic Support Systems, said, "Our TSS business has enjoyed many successes over more than 35 years, and we believe that the value TSS brings to caregivers and patients can be enhanced through a transformative strategic transaction." The Board of Directors has approved the engagement of Credit Suisse as lead advisor, together with UBS Investment Bank, to pursue strategic alternatives for KCI's Therapeutic Support Systems (TSS) business.