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 (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 1997



                             U.S. MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
                (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


                  TEXAS                                74-2599718
       (State of incorporation)            (IRS Employer Identification No.)

                                       1-12954
                               (Commission File Number)

                 12201 Technology Boulevard, Suite 100, Austin, Texas
                       (Address of principal executive offices)

                    Registrant's telephone number: (512) 257-8787



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Item 1.   Changes in Control of Registrant

          None

Item 2.   Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

          On May 20, 1997, U.S. Medical Products, Inc. ("USMP") entered into 
          an Asset Purchase Agreement and License Agreement with Hayes 
          Medical, Inc., a California corporation ("Hayes Medical"), pursuant 
          to which it agreed to sell to Hayes Medical substantially all of 
          its tangible and intangible assets. These assets include implant 
          and instrument inventories, property and equipment, patents and 
          regulatory approvals.

          The closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement took place on 
          November 1, 1997, pursuant to the terms of an Amendment to Asset 
          Purchase Agreement, dated October 31, 1997.

          Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, Hayes Medical acquired 
          substantially all of the Company's assets and liabilities. The 
          purchase price is 56.25% of the agreed upon historical cost of the 
          assets (determined according to GAAP) less certain liabilities to 
          be assumed by Hayes Medical as of the closing of the Asset Purchase 
          Agreement. The purchase price shall be determined based on the 
          value of the assets to be purchased and liabilities to be assumed 
          as of the closing date. 

          Under the License Agreement, Hayes Medical acquired an exclusive, 
          irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license, with the right to 
          sublicense, to the Company's intellectual property relating to the 
          Company's orthopaedic product lines. Upon the closing of the Asset 
          Purchase Agreement, Hayes Medical became the sole and 
          exclusive owner of the intellectual property.  The consideration 
          for the license to and tranfer of the intellectual property was a cash
          payment of $400,000 and a promissary note in the amount of $150,000 at
          10% interest per annum payable over 18 months.

Item 3.   Bankruptcy or Receivership

          Not applicable

Item 4.   Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountants

          None

Item 5.   Other Events

          None

Item 6.   Resignations of Registrant's Directors

          None

Item 7.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

          (b)  PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

          The required pro forma financial information will be 
          filed as an amendment to this Report as soon as practicable, but 
          no later than 60 days after the date this Report is required to be 
          filed.

          (c)  EXHIBITS.

          10.1  Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 
          31, 1997, between Hayes Medical, Inc. and U.S. Medical Products, 
          Inc.

Item 8.   Changes in Fiscal Year

          Not Applicable

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SIGNATURES

     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 thereunto duly authorized.


                                        U.S. Medical Products, Inc.
                                        Registrant


Dated: November 17, 1997                /s/ Fred Mindermann
                                        ---------------------------------
                                        Fred Mindermann
                                        Chief Executive Officer








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