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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: December 20, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)
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ABIOMED, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-2743260
(State or other Jurisdiction (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification Number)
0-20584
(Commission File Number)
22 Cherry Hill Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(978) 777-5410
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
Attached is Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of a
press release of Abiomed, Inc. dated December 20, 2006, announcing FDA 510(k)
clearance for a new Intra-Aortic Balloon.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2006
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.
ABIOMED, Inc.
By: /s/ Daniel J. Sutherby
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Daniel J. Sutherby
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 20, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2006