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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): MAY 14, 1998
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MATRITECH, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-12128 04-2985132
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
330 Nevada Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02416 USA
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(617) 928-0820
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Response to 510(k) Submission
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Matritech, Inc. (the "Company") received a determination from the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration ("FDA") that its NuMA(TM) Test Kit for colon cancer did
not meet the criteria for 510(k) marketing clearance. The Company is continuing
its discussions with the FDA regarding clearance for this product and is also
continuing with ongoing studies necessary for a premarket approval application
("PMA").
RESIGNATION OF VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
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The Company announced that Leslie R. Teso, Vice President, Finance,
Secretary and Treasurer will be leaving the Company to pursue other career
interests. Martin Zelbow has been appointed Acting Vice President, Finance while
the Company conducts a search for a suitable replacement.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
MATRITECH, INC.
May 20, 1998 By: /s/ Stephen D. Chubb
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Name: Stephen D. Chubb
Title: Chairman, Director and
Chief Executive Officer
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