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

April 17, 2003 (April 17, 2003)

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

INTERPORE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	0-22958	95-3043318
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

181 Technology Drive

Irvine, California 92618-2402

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(949) 453-3200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	99.1	Interpore International, Inc. press release dated April 17, 2003.*
	*	This exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to Item 12, and is not deemed filed pursuant to Item 7.

ITEM 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (furnished under Item 12)

On April 17, 2003, Interpore International, Inc. (“Interpore”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information is intended to be furnished under “Item 12. Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of this Current Report on Form 8-K and is included under this Item 9 in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 17, 2003	INTERPORE INTERNATIONAL, INC. (registrant)
	By:	/s/    RICHARD L. HARRISON
	Name:	Richard L. Harrison
	Its:	Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Interpore International, Inc. press release dated April 17, 2003