EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Apr 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --SurModics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX), a leading provider of surface modification technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today that it will host a live webcast of its second quarter 2012 conference call on Tuesday, May 8, at 4:00 p.m. CT. The Company will issue an earnings news release after the market closes that afternoon.

Gary Maharaj, chief executive officer, and Tim Arens, vice president of finance and interim chief financial officer, will recap the second quarter 2012 financial results and accomplishments. To access the webcast, go to the investor relations portion of the Company's website at www.surmodics.com the day of the conference call and click on the webcast icon.

An audio replay will be available beginning at 7:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 8, until 7:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 15 and can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 and entering conference call ID passcode 4535175. In addition, the conference call audio will be archived on the Company's website following the call.

About SurModics, Inc.

SurModics' mission is to exceed our customers' expectations and enhance the well-being of patients by providing the world's foremost, innovative surface modification technologies and in vitro diagnostic chemical components. The Company partners with the world's leading and emerging medical device, diagnostic and life science companies to develop and commercialize innovative products designed to improve patient diagnosis and treatment. Core offerings include surface modification coating technologies that impart lubricity, prohealing, and biocompatibility capabilities; and components for in vitro diagnostic test kits and microarrays. SurModics is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. For more information about the Company, visit http://www.surmodics.com. The content of SurModics' website is not part of this release or part of any filings the Company makes with the SEC.

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SurModics, Inc.
Timothy J. Arens, Vice President of Finance and interim Chief Financial Officer
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