UTICA, N.Y., Apr 1, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CONMED Corporation (Nasdaq: CNMD) announced today that it expects to broadcast its first quarter 2002 conference call live over the Internet on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company also expects that forward-looking information and additional material details related to first quarter 2002 earnings and the Company's expectations on a prospective basis may be discussed during the call. The broadcast will be accessible from the Company's web site located at http://www.conmed.com. Replays of the call will be made available until April 29, 2002. The Company plans to report earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2002.

CONMED is a medical technology company specializing in instruments and implants for arthroscopic sports medicine and powered surgical instruments, such as drills and saws, for orthopedic, ENT and neuro-surgery. The Company is also a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical devices, including RF electrosurgery systems used in all types of surgery, ECG electrodes for heart monitoring and minimally invasive surgical devices. Headquartered in Utica, New York, the Company's 2,500 employees distribute its products worldwide from eight manufacturing locations.

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CONTACT:          Robert Shallish, Chief Financial Officer of CONMED Corporation,
                  +1-315-624-3206, Investors: Theresa Vogt, or Lanie Fladell, or Media:  Dan
                  Budwick, all of Morgen-Walke Associates, +1-212-850-5600, for of CONMED
                  Corporation
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