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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): February 10, 2004

THORATEC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California

(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
     
1-8145   94-2340464
 
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

6035 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, California 94588

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(925) 847-8600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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Item 5. Other Events
Item 7. Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1

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Item 5. Other Events

     On February 10, 2004, Thoratec Corporation issued a press release announcing a program to repurchase up to $25 million in shares of its common stock. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1   Press Release dated February 10, 2004

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 10, 2004

         
    THORATEC CORPORATION
         
    By:   /s/ M. Wayne Boylston
       
    M. Wayne Boylston
    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1   Press Release dated February 10, 2004

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