Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 31, 2013, Cardica, Inc. announced the results of operations for its fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. A copy of Cardica's press release, dated January 31, 2013, announcing these results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Cardica is also announcing that Christopher Littel, Cardica's Vice President, Sales and Marketing, will be leaving Cardica effective February 28, 2013.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release dated January 31, 2013, containing Cardica, Inc.'s results of operations for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.