SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2004 VITAL SIGNS, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 0-18793 11-2279807 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.) 20 Campus Road, Totowa, New Jersey 07512 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 790-1330 ----------------------------- Item 5. Other Events. On February 12, 2004, Anthony Dimun resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors in order to concentrate on new business ventures. Mr. Dimun did not report any disagreements with any actions of the Board. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. None 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. VITAL SIGNS, INC. By: /s/ Jay Sturm --------------- Jay Sturm Secretary Dated: February 18, 2004 -2-