Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 29, 2009, Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. announced in a press release that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program whereby the company has been authorized to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions. A copy of the press release announcing this action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated September 29, 2009 (filed herewith).

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Signature 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.

SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Dated: September 29, 2009 By: /s/ Brett A. Reynolds Brett A. Reynolds Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

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SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FORM 8-K