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This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Ampersand Medical
Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for September 30, 2000 and
the Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) for the Nine-Months ended
September 30, 2000 and is qualifed in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.

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