UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on February 21, 2018

	SURMODICS, INC.	Meeting Information Meeting Type:         Annual Meeting
		For holders as of:    December 26, 2017
		Date:   February 21, 2018       Time:   4:00 PM CST
		Location:	Meeting live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SRDX18.
		The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SRDX18 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page).
	SURMODICS, INC. 9924 WEST 74TH STREET EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344-3523	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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                     Voting Items                    

	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
	1.	Election of Class I Directors
		Nominees
		01)    David R. Dantzker, M.D.
		02)    Lisa W. Heine
		03)    Gary R. Maharaj
	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:
	2.	Set the number of directors at seven (7);
	3.	Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as SurModics’ independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2018; and
	4.	Approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the Company’s executive compensation.