FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report August 2, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------ CardioTech International, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 0-28034 04-3186647 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.) 78 E Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (781) 933-4772 ----------------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Page 1 of 3 Item 4. Change in Registrant's Certifying Accountants. - -------- -------------------------------------------------- On August 2, 2002, the Company appointed, with the approval of the Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors, the firm of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent accountants. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. - -------- ------------------------------------- a.) Exhibits. None Page 2 of 3 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. CardioTech International, Inc. By: /s/ Michael Szycher --------------------- Michael Szycher, PhD Chairman and CEO Date: August 2, 2002 -------------- Page 3 of 3