Smith + Nephew Receives US FDA Clearance for ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture Control

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Zeradan(TM) is
designed to reduce scar size caused by surgery, injury or burns. Such
forward -looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other important factors (including , but not limited to, the outcome of
litigation and regulatory approvals) that could cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Smith + Nephew, or industry results, to differ
materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements.

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The tour will travel across the country from April to June, 2005.

BAND-AID(R ) Brand Adhesive Bandages-Brand History
BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages have come a long way since Johnson +
Johnson cotton buyer Earle Dickson created the first one out of necessity in
1920 . They wanted to get the benefits of both treatments in a single
combination cream. Results have been amazing.

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That is powerful.
Zeradan(TM) is a topical cream that is designed to flatten and diminish
scars resulting from surgery, minor burns, and accidents.com) is a
global medical technology business, specializing in Advanced Wound Management,
Endoscopy, and Orthopaedics.

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"When asked
what provided the most comfort, Americans ranked mom's kiss and BAND-AID(R)
Brand Adhesive Bandages side by side. Applying Zeradan(TM) to the scarred area helps this process along
while protecting the skin in and around the scarred area," states the R+D
medical team's summary of key findings of their evaluation studies. The product
is also safe to use on children," added Dr.zeradan.

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J., BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive
Bandages, an iconic part of American history, celebrated its 85th anniversary
today with the unveiling of the next generation of bandage with COMFORT-
FLEX(TM) technology.

Zeradan (TM) designed to soothe, smooth, and flatten scars

GREENSBORO, N.
Smith + Nephew launched the product at the SAWC Convention on April 22nd in
San Diego, as an extension to the existing ACTICOAT (TM) family.
"We are very excited to announce that we have added ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture
Control to the Smith + Nephew portfolio.

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Throughout the years, BAND-
AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages have traveled to outer space, helped in times
of war, made friends with celebrities, and kept its promise to stay "Stuck on
You".3 billion.

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formulator.

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BAND-
AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages featuring COMFORT-FLEX(TM) technology are
currently available in sheer, clear and plastic varieties .

BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages is an internationally known brand of
the Johnson + Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson +
Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Best
results occur when used up to three times daily for 3-6 months.com .

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Additionally, to usher
in this new era, the iconic tin returns to select store shelves for a limited
time only after a decade -long hiatus. announces today the release of the company's first
product line, Zeradan(TM), a scar ointment cream formulated with silicone,
natural ingredients and botanical extracts to soothe, smooth and flatten scars
effectively. The R+D team
physicians, both from Palo Alto, CA, saw the need for a product like
Zeradan(TM) in their practices.S.

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The New BAND-AID(R) Brand - COMFORT -FLEX(TM) Technology
Cutting edge COMFORT-FLEX(TM) technology combines a revolutionary adhesive
material with a new tapered shape-which helps prevent curling, peeling or
falling off so the bandage stays "Stuck on You" like never before. BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive
Bandages, as we know them, hit store shelves in the early 1950's as plastic
strips. "Our clinical studies indicate optimum improvements when Zeradan(TM)
is applied early in the healing process, after open wounds have closed. Please refer to the documents
that Smith + Nephew has filed with the U.

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Return of Iconic Tins and Mobile Museum Tour
Take Consumers Back to Where it All Began

SKILLMAN, N. The
traditional strip will now take its rightful place in the Johnson + Johnson
archives in New Brunswick, NJ.
"For more than 85 years, BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages have been a
part of everyday life for American families," says John Weinstock, Group
Product Director, Johnson + Johnson Consumer Products Company.
"BAND-AID(R) Brand has always been at the forefront of wound care," says
Weinstock., Greensboro, NC-based Red
Rainforest Enterprises Inc. The founding partners decided to design Zeradan(TM) as a
combination of botanical extracts and silicone, without potentially damaging
steroids. All written or
oral forward-looking statements attributable to Smith + Nephew or any person
acting on behalf of Smith + Nephew are expressly qualified in their entirety
by the foregoing.

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The series of four limited edition 85th anniversary
tins, containing BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages with COMFORT-FLEX(TM)
technology, will appear in select grocery stores, drug stores and mass
merchandisers from April until June at a suggested retail price of $2. Interactive areas will include a "boo-boo" station for treating
children's favorite dolls or teddy bears, and an arts and crafts stall, among
others. Today, over 100 billion BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages have been
produced since the first bandage was invented. They wanted a product that was affordable ,
too.

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particular, statements regarding planned growth in our business and in our
operating margins discussed under "Outlook" are forward-looking statements as
are discussions of our product pipeline.

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Featuring a revolutionary adhesive material and tapered
shape, bandages with COMFORT-FLEX(TM) technology will replace the traditional
bandages that have been on store shelves since the early 1950's. "For instance, while the previous shape and material of BAND-AID(R)
Brand Adhesive Bandages have covered consumers' needs for generations, new
COMFORT-FLEX(TM) technology delivers greater comfort and flexibility. But unlike most
over-the-counter scar creams, Zeradan(TM ) uses silicone to accelerate the
healing process, lessen redness surrounding the scar and maintain the skin's
moisture balance. Additionally, botanical extracts have been used
for centuries for similar purposes. So we developed Zeradan(TM) to take
advantage of the benefits of modern science as well as traditional botanical
therapeutics," added Mark Bloomquist, Vice-President and National Sales
Manager. The company reports that
Zeradan(TM) flattens scars and takes the color out of them more quickly than
would otherwise occur.

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The Research + Development team, which was comprised of two Stanford
medical doctors, a distinguished chemist/formulator, and North Carolina
businessman Mark Bloomquist, developed the idea of Zeradan(TM).
Antimicrobial barrier dressings are increasingly used in the advanced
wound care market as a barrier to bacterial penetration, a major cause of
delays and complications to wound healing. Smith + Nephew does not undertake any obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change
in Smith + Nephew's expectation with regard thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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The BAND-AID(R) Brand Bus Tour

The BAND-AID(R) Brand Bus is an interactive mobile museum where parents
and children can trace the 85-year history of BAND-AID(R) Brand, juxtaposed
against major world events.
The bus will also act as a traveling wound care education center, where
parents and children alike can learn how to properly Clean, Treat and Protect
minor cuts and scrapes, and experience the latest innovations from BAND-AID(R)
Brand.C.
"Silicone has been used for years in burn centers and by plastic surgeons
to treat hypertrophic scars. The company has more
than 8,000 employees and operates in 33 countries around the world and
generated sales of nearly $2.

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The Tins
The BAND-AID(R) Brand tins, originally retired over a decade ago, have
been brought back for a limited time only to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of
BAND -AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages and ring in the new era of COMFORT-
FLEX(TM) technology. These statements , as well as the
phrases "aim," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "well-placed," "believe,"
"estimate ," "expect," "target," "consider" and similar expressions, are
generally intended to identify forward -looking statements.

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Visitors can take a tour down memory lane to see
cherished artifacts from every decade from the 1920s to the present day,
including original tins and bandages, and commercials featuring Hollywood
stars John Travolta, Brooke Shields and Teri Garr before they were famous.
"Zeradan(TM) is effective on nearly all types of scars.
For more information about Zeradan (TM), contact RRE at (336) 540-1513.

About Smith + Nephew, Inc.
Smith + Nephew (NYSE: http://www.

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Art Barnett Jr. These are the only
wound care products to feature the patented Silcryst nanocrystalline silver
technology that provides antimicrobial barrier protection. Smith + Nephew ranks as the global leader in
arthroscopy and one of the world's leaders in advanced wound management and is
one of the fastest growing orthopaedics companies in the world.
Smith + Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives.

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To celebrate the 85th Anniversary of BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages
and ring in the new era of COMFORT-FLEX(TM) technology, the BAND-AID(R) Brand
bus -- an interactive mobile museum that captures the brand's history and
innovations, and educates the public about proper wound care -- will cover
America from coast to coast during a nationwide tour .
"After surgery, patients want to begin the healing process as soon as
possible."
The Research + Development team spent over two years formulating and
testing Zeradan(TM), and selecting the right ingredients to create an
effective scar cream. NEW YORK, Smith + Nephew's
(NYSE: SNN, LSE: SN) US Advanced Wound Management division today announced
that the US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance of its newest
absorbent antimicrobial barrier dressing, ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture Control.
The clearance and introduction of ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture Control
complements the company 's existing ACTICOAT(TM) range.
ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture Control was developed over the last two years,
through collaboration between Smith + Nephew and NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals.
The introduction of ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture Control now offers the
bactericidal protection synonymous with the ACTICOAT range in a highly
absorbent, easy to use format. We strive to help people regain their lives and the
addition of ACTICOAT(TM) Moisture Control will help us do just that," said Jim
Lodigiani, US Wound Management President.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
under the U.

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Zeradan(TM ) is an over-the-counter topical cream that will initially be
available only from selected physicians and on line at http://www.

All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on
information available to Smith + Nephew as of the date hereof.

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BAND-AID(R) Brand Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation With Reinvention of the Traditional Bandage

49. After his wife Josephine endured several cuts and burns due to kitchen
accidents in the early days of their marriage, Earle prepared a ready-made
adhesive bandage by laying several cotton squares at intervals along an
adhesive strip and covering them with crinoline. ACTICOAT Moisture Control, with an extended wear time up
to 7 days, reduces the number of dressing changes and the resources needed to
change multiple dressings , adding to the comfort and quality of life of the
patient. New ACTICOAT Moisture Control eliminates the
threats to healing and provides powerful antimicrobial barrier protection to
chronic and acute wounds. This new product allows us to
provide even more options for our valued customers as they treat wounds that
affect their patients. The company
prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeon and
professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with the
highest standards of performance, innovation and trust.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Smith +
Nephew's most recent annual report on Form 20F, for a discussion of certain of
these factors .

Products involved in wound care include pressure bandages, antiseptics, dressings, and stomal supplies .

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We know that our brand
is protecting and healing our customers everyday. As an effective barrier to
pathogenic bacteria, ACTICOAT Moisture Control may help avoid serious
complications associated with nosocomial outbreaks, wound infection may be
avoided and duration of hospitalization and healthcare related costs reduced
proportionately.

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Red Rainforest Enterprises Launches First Product

The current ACTICOAT(TM) range, which encompass a three day, seven day and
absorbent product have been shown to be bactericidal against a broad range of
pathogens, including MRSA and VRE, and have led the way in both burn and
chronic wound care.