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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):
January 13, 2002
SPARTA SURGICAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11047 22-2870438
(State or other juris- (Commission (I.R.S. Employer ID
diction of incorporation) File Number) Number)
Olsen Centre
849 E Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA. 94550
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (925) 373-0374
not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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SPARTA SURGICAL CORPORATION
Form 8-K
ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS
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On January 13, 2002, Shepard Medical Products, Inc. agreed the non-binding
letter of intent entered into on January 4, 2002 remains in effect.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SPARTA SURGICAL CORPORATION
Date: January 13, 2002
By /s/ Thomas F. Reiner
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Thomas F. Reiner,
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer