RITA MEDICAL SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2006 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE

RITA Medical Systems, Inc. today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, after the market close on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company's first quarter results, outlook for the remainder of 2006, and current corporate developments.
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