EXHIBIT 99.1



May 17, 2001



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth St., NW
Washington DC 20549

Re: Trimedyne, Inc.

Dear Sir/Madam:

On January 29, 2001 we filed our Proxy Statement.  Such Proxy has not been
mailed to shareholders.  We request that this Proxy Statement be withdrawn.

Thank you.

Very Truly Yours,


/s/ SHANE H. TRAVELLER
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Shane H. Traveller
Chief Financial Officer

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