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): January 21, 2013
ARTHROCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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0-027422 |
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94-3180312 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer Identification |
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of incorporation) |
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7000 West William Cannon, Building One
Austin, TX 78735
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(512) 391-3900
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 21, 2013, Mr. Andrew Miclot resigned as Senior Vice President and General Manager, ENT of ArthroCare Corporation (the “Company”), effective January 21, 2013. Mr. Miclot will remain an employee of the Company until March 1, 2013.
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.
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ARTHROCARE CORPORATION |
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Date: January 23, 2013 |
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/s/ David Fitzgerald |
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David Fitzgerald |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |