Atrion (ATRI) 8-K EPS Down 1% for the Quarter, but Up 24% for the Year Making 2011 the 13th Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 21, 2012 (Date of earliest event reported)
Atrion Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	01-10763 (Commission File Number)	63-0821819 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
One Allentown Parkway (Address of principal executive offices)		75002 (Zip Code)
972-390-9800 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 21, 2012, Atrion Corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release entitled "Atrion Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results." A copy of the press release issued by the Company is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Atrion Corporation dated February 21, 2012

SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 21, 2012
ATRION CORPORATION By:  /s/ David A. Battat                    
     David A. Battat
     President & CEO

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Atrion Corporation dated February 21, 2012