U.S. 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 10, 2014
GREATBATCH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-16137 | 16-1531026 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2595 Dallas Parkway, Suite 310, Frisco, Texas | 75034 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (716) 759-5600
Not Applicable | ||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | ||
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Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On January 10, 2014, Greatbatch, Inc. submitted its application to the designated European Notified Body, TÜV SÜD America, for CE Mark approval of its Spinal Cord Stimulation System (SCS) to treat chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs. The filing reflects Greatbatch’s strategic evolution of its product offerings to include the development of complete medical device systems in order to raise the growth and profitability profile of the Company. This medical device strategy is being facilitated through the Company’s subsidiary, QiG Group, and leverages Greatbatch’s intellectual property and discrete technologies.
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.
Dated: | January 13, 2014 | GREATBATCH, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas J. Mazza | |||
Thomas J. Mazza | ||||
Vice President and Corporate Controller | ||||