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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-3
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20160617
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160617

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AtriCure, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001323885
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		IRS NUMBER:				341940305
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7555 INNOVATION WAY
		CITY:			MASON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45040
		BUSINESS PHONE:		513-755-4100

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		STREET 1:		7555 INNOVATION WAY
		CITY:			MASON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45040
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