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<STRONG><CENTER>NO. 03-<A NAME="1">01</A>-00<A NAME="2">355</A>-CV</CENTER>
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<P><STRONG><CENTER><A NAME="3">In re Sulzer O</A>rthopedics, Inc.</CENTER>
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<SPAN STYLE="font-size: 11pt"><STRONG><CENTER>ORIGINAL PROCEEDING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY</STRONG></SPAN><STRONG></CENTER>
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<STRONG>PER CURIAM</STRONG>

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<P>	We deny <SPAN STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman">Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.'s petition for writ of mandamus.  Accordingly, we
withdraw our order granting temporary relief dated June 29, 2001.</SPAN></P>

<P><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman">	It is ordered July 20, 2001.</SPAN></P>

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<P><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman">Before Justices Kidd, B. A. Smith and Yeakel</SPAN></P>

<P><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman">Do Not Publish</SPAN></P>

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