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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001158091-10-000002
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
ITEM INFORMATION:		Rule 506
FILED AS OF DATE:		20100916
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20100916
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20100916

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CARDIOMEMS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001158091
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		IRS NUMBER:				582621266
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		D
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	021-147869
		FILM NUMBER:		101076230

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		387 TECHNOLOGY CIRCLE NW
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30313
		BUSINESS PHONE:		678-651-2300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		387 TECHNOLOGY CIRCLE NW
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30313
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