Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Conference Call and Webcast

Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI, TSX: ANP) will host a conference call discussing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, on Monday November 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM Pacific).

    Dial-in information for the earnings call on November 9, 2009 is as
    follows:
    North America (toll-free): 800.599.9829
    International: 617.847.8703
    Enter Passcode: 64385781

A live webcast of the earnings call will be available to interested parties through Angiotech's website at www.angiotech.com in the Investor Relations section.

A press release announcing Angiotech's financial results will be issued prior to the call on November 9, 2009 at approximately 8:00 AM ET (5:00 AM Pacific).

An archived replay of the call will be available until November 16, 2009.

    Replay information is as follows:
    North America (toll-free): 888.286.8010
    International: 617.801.6888
    Enter Passcode: 36157253

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company with over 1,300 dedicated employees. Angiotech discovers, develops and markets innovative treatment solutions for diseases or complications associated with medical device implants, surgical interventions and acute injury. To find out more about Angiotech (NASDAQ: ANPI, TSX: ANP), please visit our website at www.angiotech.com.

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