Artimplant AB's Interim Report January 1 - JUNE 30, 2004


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Highlights of Artimplant AB's Interim Report January 1 - JUNE 30, 2004:

Increased Sales Efforts and Continued Strong Cash Position


 - Artimplant's net sales for the 6 month period reached SEK 1.0 million
   (SEK 1.2 million)
 - Losses after tax amounted to SEK --13.3 million (SEK --11.2 million)
 - The result per share amounted to SEK --0.35 (SEK --0.52)
 - Liquid funds at the end of the period amounted to SEK 63.8 million
 - Artelon TMC Spacer marketing activities have commenced in the Nordic
   countries

Developments After the End of the Period


 - The test sales of Artelon ACL Augmentation Device in the United Kingdom
   has expired

For more information, contact: Tord Lendau, CEO, +46 31 746 5600, +46 708 369 403, tord.lendau@artimplant.se Jonas Strom, CFO, +46 31 746 5654, +46 703 016 854, jonas.strom@artimplant.se

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