[Letterhead of Hogan & Hartson L.L.P.]
Writer’s Direct Dial
(202) 637-5625
November 15, 2005
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Novoste Corporation |
| Definitive Proxy Statement |
| 0-20727 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Enclosed for filing on behalf of Novoste Corporation (the “Company”) in electronic format pursuant to Regulation S-T is a preliminary proxy statement being filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The proxy statement relates to a special meeting of its shareholders.
The filing fee, computed in accordance with Rule 14a-6(i) and Rule 0-11 under the Exchange Act, is currently available in the appropriate SEC account.
Please call the undersigned (202/637-5625) or James G. McMillan (202/637-5827) should you have any questions concerning the enclosed preliminary proxy statement.
Sincerely,
/s/ Joseph G. Connolly, Jr.
Joseph G. Connolly, Jr.
Daniel G. Hall, Esq.
General Counsel, Novoste Corporation
