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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF COLLAGEN CORPORATION INCLUDED IN FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN 
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
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