Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We have issued our report dated March 30, 2010, with respect to the consoli­dated financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of Aetrium Incorporated on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Aetrium Incorporated on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-111747 effective January 7, 2004, and File No. 333-111748 effective January 7, 2004).

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 30, 2010