Note 13 - Impairment of Safety Catheter Assets	12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2011
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]	13. IMPAIRMENT OF SAFETY CATHETER ASSETS In October 2007, we decided to exit the safety catheter business and sell the related assets because we had been unable to generate sufficient sales volume to make it a viable business. As of September 29, 2007, we recorded an impairment charge of approximately $2,879,000, which reduced the book value of our safety catheter assets to zero. As a result of the degree of uncertainty associated with any potential sale of these assets, we concluded that we could not reasonably estimate a net realizable value for the assets. Accordingly, revenues and expenses related to the safety catheter business in fiscal year 2009 are shown as a discontinued operation. We have ceased the use of the safety catheter assets and are committed to a plan of sale or abandonment. We are still engaged in efforts to sell these assets in order to maximize any value that might currently remain. However, we have no offers pending and can give no assurance that the assets will eventually be sold. If we are unable to find a buyer, we will abandon and dispose of the assets.

Note 13 - Impairment of Safety Catheter Assets

12 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2011

13. IMPAIRMENT OF SAFETY CATHETER ASSETS

In October 2007, we decided to exit the safety catheter business and sell the related assets because we had been unable to generate sufficient sales volume to make it a viable business. As of September 29, 2007, we recorded an impairment charge of approximately $2,879,000, which reduced the book value of our safety catheter assets to zero. As a result of the degree of uncertainty associated with any potential sale of these assets, we concluded that we could not reasonably estimate a net realizable value for the assets. Accordingly, revenues and expenses related to the safety catheter business in fiscal year 2009 are shown as a discontinued operation.

We have ceased the use of the safety catheter assets and are committed to a plan of sale or abandonment. We are still engaged in efforts to sell these assets in order to maximize any value that might currently remain. However, we have no offers pending and can give no assurance that the assets will eventually be sold. If we are unable to find a buyer, we will abandon and dispose of the assets.