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Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
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PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060501

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VITAL SIGNS INC
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
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