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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):  March 30, 2010


CONMED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


New York
0-16093
16-0977505
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
File Number)
Identification No.)

525 French Road
Utica, New York 13502
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(315) 797-8375
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



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Item 5.02 Departure of Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

David A. Johnson resigned as the Vice President of Global Operations and Supply Chain on March 30, 2010.  In connection with his resignation, the Company and Mr. Johnson entered into a Consulting Agreement dated the same day (the “Consulting Agreement”).  Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Johnson has agreed to be available to the Company for consultation on matters related to those areas for which he had responsibility during his tenure with the Company.  In consideration for such services, the Company has agreed to pay Mr. Johnson $5,632.35 per week for a period not to extend beyond February 7, 2011, subject to Mr. Johnson’s non-revocation of a general release and his continued compliance with certain restrictive covenants.

Section 9                      Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(c)
Exhibits

The following exhibits are included herewith:


Exhibit No.                      Description of Exhibit

 
99. Consulting Agreement dated March 30, 2010

Signature

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.

 
 

 
 
 
CONMED CORPORATION
 
          (Registrant)
     
 
By:
Robert D. Shallish, Jr.
   
Vice President – Finance and
   
Chief Financial Officer


Date:     March 30, 2010