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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021231
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FILER:

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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES [3842]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1340 W MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6502377000

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		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
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