SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 8, 2002
VITAL SIGNS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 0-18793 11-2279807
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
20 Campus Road, Totowa, New Jersey 07512
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 790-1330
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 8, 2002, Stuart Essig resigned as a member of the Company's
Board of Directors. Mr. Essig did not report any disagreements with any actions
of the Board.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
None
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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.
VITAL SIGNS, INC.
By: /s/ Joseph Bourgart
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Joseph Bourgart
Executive Vice President
Dated: October 9, 2002