FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August, 2002
Centerpulse Ltd.
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(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Andreasstrasse 15
8050 Zurich
Switzerland
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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(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
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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________)
Centerpulse Ltd. is filing this Report on Form 6-K to furnish the
attached second quarter report to our shareholders, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1, and to furnish the Certifications of the Company's Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer with respect thereto, which are attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, respectively.
Centerpulse Ltd. hereby incorporates this Report on Form 6-K by
reference into the Registration Statements on Form S-8, No. 33-8300, No.
333-76280, No. 333-76282 and No. 333-85388.
Exhibit 99.1 Second Quarter Report 2002
Exhibit 99.2 Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Max Link
Exhibit 99.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Urs Kamber
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CENTERPULSE LTD.
Dated: August 26, 2002 /s/ David S. Wise
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David S. Wise
Authorized Representative
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Second Quarter Report 2002
99.2 Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Max Link
99.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Urs Kamber