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): August 19, 2009
CERUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-21937 | 68-0262011 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2411 Stanwell Drive
Concord, California 94520
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (925) 288-6000
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 19, 2009, Cerus Corporation (the Company) announced that the Swiss regulatory body, Swissmedic, has approved the use of platelet components treated with the Companys INTERCEPT Blood System. A copy of the Companys press release, entitled Cerus INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets Receives Swiss Approval, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated August 19, 2009, entitled Cerus INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets Receives Swiss Approval. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
CERUS CORPORATION | ||||||
Dated: August 19, 2009 | By: | /s/ Kevin D. Green | ||||
Kevin D. Green | ||||||
Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 19, 2009, entitled Cerus INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets Receives Swiss Approval. |
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