Ulf Åkerblom, manager in USA, leaves Artimplant


Ulf Åkerblom, manager in USA, leaves Artimplant

Västra Frölunda, Sweden, May 14 2007

Ulf Åkerblom, manager in USA, leaves Artimplant. This leads to a non-recurring
cost of less than  SEK two million, which will be charged in the second quarter.

Recruitment of a new manager in USA will be initiated shortly.

For additional information, please contact:
Hans Rosén, CEO, phone +46 (0)31-746 56 00, +46 (0)708 58 34 70,
hans.rosen@artimplant.com

Lars-Johan Cederbrant, CFO, phone +46 (0)31-746 56 54, +46 (0)703 01 68 54,
lars-johan.cederbrant@artimplant.com

Web site: www.artimplant.com

About Artimplant
Artimplant is a biomaterials company focused on solutions to problems in
orthopedic and oral surgery. 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 as well as oral applications.

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


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