Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA operates as a kidney dialysis company. The company provides dialysis treatment at its own dialysis clinics, as well as produces and supplies a range of machines and disposables for hemodialysis, peritoneal, and acute dialysis for these clinics. Its hemodialysis product line includes hemodialysis machines; modular components for dialysis machines; polysulfone dialyzers; arterial, venous, single needle, and pediatric bloodlines; solutions and concentrates; needles; connectors; machines for water treatment; data administration systems; dialysis chairs; and equipment and accessories for the reuse of dialyzers and other products. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.’s peritoneal dialysis products comprise peritoneal dialysis systems and solutions for ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis. In addition, the company performs clinical laboratory testing, as well as provides inpatient dialysis and other services under contract to hospitals. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. sells its products and services to clinics, hospitals, and specialized treatment clinics directly, as well as through distributors. As of February 22, 2007, the company operated 2,108 outpatient dialysis clinics worldwide. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. was founded in 1996. It was formerly known as Fresenius Medical Care AG and changed its name to Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA in 2006. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is a subsidiary of Fresenius AG.