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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):
October 23, 2000
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 incorpor- File Number) Number)
tion)
Olsen Centre
2100 Meridian Park Blvd., Concord, CA 94520
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (925) 825-8151
not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On October 20, 2000, the Registrant announced the resignation of John
O'Hanlon as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. O'Hanlon resigned from his position
to pursue other opportunities. Tamatha Frandsen has been appointed as Controller
and Principal Accounting Officer.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
SPARTA SURGICAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
by: /s/ Thomas F. Reiner
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Thomas F. Reiner
Chairman of the Board
President & CEO
Dated: October 23, 2000
