UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  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): May 7, 2009 
SYMMETRY MEDICAL INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
  
333-116038
  
35-1996126
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
3724 N State Road 15, Warsaw, Indiana 46582
(Address of Principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
 
(574) 268-2252
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On May 7, 2009, Symmetry Medical Inc. issued a press release titled “Symmetry Medical Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results” containing financial results from first quarter 2009.  A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) 
Exhibits
 
99.1
“Symmetry Medical Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results” Press Release issued by Symmetry Medical Inc. dated May 7, 2009.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
Symmetry Medical Inc.
   
 
/s/ Fred L. Hite
Date: May 7, 2009
Name:  Fred L. Hite
Title:    Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX
  
Exhibit
No.
  
Description
     
99.1
  
“Symmetry Medical Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results” Press Release issued by Symmetry Medical Inc. dated May 7, 2009.