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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6 K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

EDAP TMS S.A. Files

Press Release issued on

18 December 2002 regarding

Response to BSD Suit

 

EDAP TMS S.A.

Parc Activite La Poudrette Lamartine

4/6 Rue du Dauphine

69120 Vaulx-en-Velin

France

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F .........X........ Form 40-F.................

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ............ No .....X.....

 

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.

Date :

EDAP TMS S.A.

 

 

S/PHILIPPE CHAUVEAU

PHILIPPE CHAUVEAU

CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER