Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Announces Conference Call and Webcast

Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, March 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will host a conference call discussing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT).

Dial-in information for the earnings call on April 10, 2012 is as follows:
North America (toll-free):  [phone]
International:  [phone]
Enter Passcode:  41385712

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

A press release announcing Angiotech's financial results will be issued prior to the call on April 10^th at approximately 8:00 AM ET (5:00 AM Pacific).

An archived replay of the call will be available until April 17, 2012.

Replay information is as follows:
North America (toll-free): [phone]
International: [phone]
Enter Passcode: 70061188

About Angiotech Pharmaceuticals
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company. 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, please visit our website at www.angiotech.com.

Carrie Oughton
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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