Artimplant in bankruptcy

The District Court of Gothenburg today decided to grant the petition for
bankruptcy of Artimplant AB (publ). The Court appointed Lawyer Mr. Rickard
Ström, Advokatfirman Lindahl KB, phone: +46 (0)31 799 10 00 as the trustee.

Västra Frölunda, August 1, 2013

The Board of Directors

For additional information, please contact:
Håkan Johansson, Chairman of the board, phone +46 (0)705 14 21 57

Kjell Thörnbring, CEO, phone +46 (0)703 11 90 25,
kjell.thornbring@artimplant.com

Artimplant
Artimplant is a biomaterials company focused on solutions to problems in
orthopedic. We restore health through the development, production and marketing
of degradable implants that regenerate body functions and improve quality of
life. Our products, made from Artelon®, meet unmet clinical needs and are
marketed in a growing number of therapy areas. Artimplant produces implants for
treatment of osteoarthritis in hands and feet, for shoulder and other soft
tissue injuries.

Artimplant is a public company listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm in
the Small Cap segment and in the healthcare sector.

Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may
differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a
result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Company's business including
increased competition; the ability of the Company to expand its operations and
to attract and retain qualified professionals; technological obsolescence;
general economic conditions; and other risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's filings.

This is information which Artimplant shall make public pursuant to the Swedish
Financial Instruments Act and the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing
Operations Act and/or stock market agreements. Information was made available
for publication on August 1, 2013 at 1:30 PM (CET).