PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (LOGO)
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October 31, 2001



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Biomet, Inc. (copy attached), which we
understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K,
as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated October 31, 2001.  We agree with
the statements concerning our firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP