Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

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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DeDe Sheel, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (415) 293-4412, dede.sheel@fd.com