Exhibit 16.1


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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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London SE1 9SY
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7583 5000
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March 27. 2003

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

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Orthofix International N.V. (copy attached),
which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 9 of the
Company's Form 10-K report for the year ended December 31, 2002. We agree with
the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 10-K.

Very truly yours,


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