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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(AMENDMENT NO_________)*

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

89354 M 10 6

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2009

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

o Rule 13d-1(b)

o Rule 13d-1(c)

þ Rule 13d-1(d)

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		2		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS InterWest Partners IX, LP I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	California

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			1,251,808

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			0

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			1,251,808

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			0

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	PN


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		3		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC (the General Partner of InterWest Partners IX, LP) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	California

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			1,251,808

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			0

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			1,251,808

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			0

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	OO


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		4		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Harvey B. Cash (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Harvey B. Cash that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		5		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Bruce A. Cleveland (a Venture Member of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Bruce A. Cleveland that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		6		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Christopher B. Ehrlich (a Venture Member of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			3,694

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			3,694

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,255,502

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Christopher B. Ehrlich that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		7		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Philip T. Gianos (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Philip T. Gianos that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		8		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Linda S. Grais (a Venture Member of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Linda S. Grais that she is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		9		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS W. Stephen Holmes III (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by W. Stephen Holmes III that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		10		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Nina S. Kjellson (a Venture Member of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Nina S. Kjellson that she is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		11		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Gilbert H. Kliman (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Gilbert H. Kliman that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		12		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Khaled A. Nasr (a Venture Member of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Khaled A. Nasr that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		13		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Arnold L. Oronsky (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Arnold L. Oronsky that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		14		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Douglas A. Pepper (a Venture Member of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Douglas A. Pepper that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		15		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Thomas L. Rosch (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Thomas L. Rosch that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.


CUSIP No.		89354 M 10 6	13G	Page		16		of		21 Pages


1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Michael B. Sweeney (a Managing Director of InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC) I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO(S). OF ABOVE PERSON(S) (ENTITIES ONLY)


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
	(a) o
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		5	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		6	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			1,251,808

EACH		7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			1,251,808

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	1,251,808

10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES:

	o

11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

	9.4%

12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

	IN

Neither the filing of this statement on Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Michael B. Sweeney that he is the beneficial owner of any of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

ITEM 1.

(a)		NAME OF ISSUER : Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(b)		ADDRESS OF ISSUER’S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE: 1003 W. CUTTING BLVD, SUITE 110, POINT RICHMOND CA 94804

ITEM 2.

(a)		NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING:

		InterWest Partners IX, LP (“IWP IX”) InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC (“IMP IX”) Harvey B. Cash (“Cash”) Bruce A. Cleveland (“Cleveland”) Christopher B. Ehrlich (“Ehrlich”) Philip T. Gianos (“Gianos”) Linda S. Grais (“Grais”) W. Stephen Holmes III (“Holmes”) Nina S. Kjellson (“Kjellson”) Gilbert H. Kliman (“Kliman”) Khaled A. Nasr (“Nasr”) Arnold L. Oronsky (“Oronsky”) Douglas A. Pepper (“Pepper”) Thomas L. Rosch (“Rosch”) Michael B. Sweeney (“Sweeney”)

(b)		ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE: 2710 Sand Hill Road, Second Floor, Menlo Park, CA 94025

(c)		CITIZENSHIP/PLACE OF ORGANIZATION:


		IWP IX:		California
		IMP IX:		California
		Cash:		United States
		Cleveland:		United States
		Ehrlich:		United States
		Gianos:		United States
		Grais:		United States
		Holmes:		United States
		Kjellson:		United States
		Kliman:		United States
		Nasr:		United States
		Oronsky:		United States
		Pepper:		United States
		Rosch:		United States
		Sweeney:		United States

Page 17 of 21 Pages

(d)		TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock

(e)		CUSIP NUMBER: 89354 M 10 6

ITEM 3. NOT APPLICABLE.

ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.


	IWP IX			IMP IX (1)			Cash (2)			Cleveland (2)			Ehrlich (2) **
Beneficial Ownership		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,255,502
Percentage of Class		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%
Sole Voting Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			0			0			3,694
Shared Voting Power		0			0			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Sole Dispositive Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			0			0			3,694
Shared Dispositive Power		0			0			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808


	Gianos (2)			Grais (2)			Holmes (2)			Kjellson (2)
Beneficial Ownership		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Percentage of Class		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%
Sole Voting Power		0			0			0			0
Shared Voting Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Sole Dispositive Power		0			0			0			0
Shared Dispositive Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808


	Kliman (2)			Nasr (2)			Oronsky (2)
Beneficial Ownership		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Percentage of Class		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%
Sole Voting Power		0			0			0
Shared Voting Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Sole Dispositive Power		0			0			0
Shared Dispositive Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808


	Pepper (2)			Rosch (2)			Sweeney (2)
Beneficial Ownership		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Percentage of Class		9.4	%		9.4	%		9.4	%
Sole Voting Power		0			0			0
Shared Voting Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808
Sole Dispositive Power		0			0			0
Shared Dispositive Power		1,251,808			1,251,808			1,251,808


**		Includes 3,694 shares issuable to Ehrlich pursuant to outstanding options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2009.

(1)		IMP IX is the general partner of IWP IX.

(2)		Cash, Gianos, Holmes, Kliman, Oronsky, Rosch, and Sweeney are Managing Directors of IMP IX. Cleveland, Ehrlich, Grais, Kjellson, Nasr, and Pepper are Venture Members of IMP IX.

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ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.

Under certain circumstances set forth in the limited liability company operating agreement of IMP IX, the members of such limited liability company have the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the common stock of Issuer beneficially owned by such limited liability company.

ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY.

Not applicable.

ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.

No reporting person is a member of a group as defined in section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(iii)(H) of the Act.

ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE GROUP.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION.

Not applicable.

EXHIBITS

Joint Filing Statement attached as Exhibit A.

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SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: February 16, 2010



By: Name:		/s/ Harvey B. Cash Harvey B. Cash

By:		/s/ Bruce A. Cleveland

Name:		Bruce A. Cleveland

By:		/s/ Christopher B. Ehrlich

Name:		Christopher B. Ehrlich

By:		/s/ Philip T. Gianos

Name:		Philip T. Gianos

By:		/s/ Linda S. Grais

Name:		Linda S. Grais

By:		/s/ W. Stephen Holmes

Name:		W. Stephen Holmes

By:		/s/ Nina S. Kjellson

Name:		Nina S. Kjellson

By:		/s/ Gilbert H. Kliman

Name:		Gilbert H. Kliman

By:		/s/ Khaled A. Nasr

Name:		Khaled A. Nasr

By:		/s/ Arnold L. Oronsky

Name:		Arnold L. Oronsky


INTERWEST PARTNERS IX, LP

By:		InterWest Management Partners IX, LLC
its General Partner

By:		/s/ W. Stephen Holmes Managing Director

INTERWEST MANAGEMENT PARTNERS IX, LLC

By:		/s/ W. Stephen Holmes

		Managing Director

By:		/s/ Douglas A. Pepper

Name:		Douglas A. Pepper

By:		/s/ Thomas L. Rosch

Name:		Thomas L. Rosch

By:		/s/ Michael B. Sweeney

Name:		Michael B. Sweeney

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