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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950162-96-000486
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	19960913
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		19960916
SROS:			NASD

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAN WHITE CROSS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000887622
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES [3842]
		IRS NUMBER:				061342417
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-20240
		FILM NUMBER:		96630447

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		349 LAKE ROAD
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 419
		CITY:			DAYVILLE
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06241
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2037748541

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		349 LAKE RD
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 419
		CITY:			DAYVILLE
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06241
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