ConvaTec Announces Acquisition of Trent Direct

LONDON, June 1, 2011 -

ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical
technologies for community and hospital care today announced that Amcare Ltd,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of ConvaTec Holdings UK Ltd, has acquired Arthur
Wood Ltd (operating as "Trent Direct"), a UK-based company that specialises
in the discreet home delivery of prescribable stoma and continence care
products.

As a well-respected company in the home delivery business, Trent Direct
is an ideal complement to Amcare, the existing home delivery service from
ConvaTec, which has been serving UK customers for nearly 20 years. Like
Amcare, Trent Direct is recognised for its unbiased, reliable and caring
service as well as its total dedication to customers. Trent Direct, Amcare
and ConvaTec share a commitment to the highest standards of customer care and
service.

In keeping with the importance of continuity in customer service, there
will be no impact on current orders and delivery schedules and business will
continue as normal. Amcare, ConvaTec and Trent Direct understand the
importance of receiving stoma and continence products on time and in a
discreet manner and are committed to continuing to provide customers with
uninterrupted service and the products they depend upon.

About ConvaTec

ConvaTec is a leading developer and marketer of innovative medical
technologies that have helped improve the lives of millions of people
worldwide. With four key focus areas - Stoma Care, Wound Therapeutics,
Continence and Critical Care and Infusion Devices - ConvaTec products support
healthcare professionals from the hospital to the community health setting.
For more information, please visit www.convatec.com.

About Amcare

Amcare, part of the ConvaTec group, is a Dispensing Appliance Contractor
providing a range of home healthcare services with a reputation for a fast,
efficient and caring service that stretches back almost 20 years. Amcare
specialises in stoma and continence sectors providing home delivery and care
services through its network of 12 local care centres, each with a dedicated
customer service team to make sure you get your supplies as promptly and
discreetly as possible. Amcare also supplies NHS organisations with a wide
range of prescription medical devices and appliances through direct supply
solutions, providing an infrastructure to support the NHS and service users
in delivering community care.

About Trent Direct

Trent Direct specialises in the discreet home delivery of prescribable
stoma and continence care products. With over 20 years of experience in this
field, the company is knowledgeable and understands the importance of a
reliable and caring service. Trent Direct carries a comprehensive range of
products from various manufacturers, which enables them to provide a speedy
delivery at a convenient time.

    Media Contacts

    Nimisha Savani
    ConvaTec
    +1-908-904-2522
    mediarelations@convatec.com

    John Evans
    Weber Shandwick UK
    +44-(0)-20-7067-0596 or +44-(0)-7515-919-719 (mobile)
    jevans@webershandwick.com

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