Product Launch at AAOS 2010 New Orleans

Smith and Nephew Continues to Deliver its Strategic Priorities
Company to introduce new and innovative products at the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2010 Annual Meeting in New Orleans
Representatives from across the business to attend
London, United Kingdom, March 8, 2010 - Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN,
NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, continues to
deliver on its strategic priorities by introducing new and innovative
products from its Orthopedics and Endoscopy business units at this
yearOs American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ("AAOS") Annual
Meeting. Smith & Nephew's presence at this year's Annual Meeting will
feature the launch of several new products, as well as advances in
Smith & Nephew's current portfolio, and representatives from Smith &
Nephew Orthopaedic's medical education platform, KLEOS, will be on
hand. The combined success of Smith & Nephew's Orthopaedics,
Endoscopy, Advanced Wound Management and Biologics & Clinical
Therapies,businesses reflects Smith & Nephew's continued focus on
providing its customers with innovative technologies, comprehensive
medical education and superior customer service.

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