8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                       Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       The Securities Exchange Act of 1934



       Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2004


                           Commission File No. 0-11178
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                           UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
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             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


                UTAH                                    87-0342734
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    (State or other jurisdiction of                 (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)                 Identification No.)


                               7043 South 300 West
                               Midvale, Utah 84047
                     Address of principal executive offices


Registrant's telephone number:      (801) 566-1200
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                             ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
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On October 21, 2004, Utah Medical Products, Inc. issued a press release setting
an ending date for its previously announced special reward program for loyal
customers. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1


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                                   SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchanges Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                          UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
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                                          REGISTRANT


Date:           10/21/04                  By: /s/ Kevin L. Cornwell
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                                                  Kevin L. Cornwell
                                                  CEO




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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Index
Number        Description
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99.1          Press release issued October 21, 2004: UTMD Sets Ending Date for
              Special Reward Program.

EX-99.1

                                  EXHIBIT 99.1

Salt Lake City, Utah - Since August 20, Utah Medical Products, Inc.
(Nasdaq:UTMD) has recognized its loyal U.S. hospital customers who understand
the clinical importance of using UTMD's high quality products with a special 10%
discount.

UTMD promised that the substantial reward would continue until facts supporting
its reputation resolve unproven FDA statements in an August 10 press release.
There are three reasons why UTMD now believes its reputation is proven
supported:

     1) Third quarter 2004 sales after the FDA press release remained about
     normal, suggesting that customers do recognize the quality and value of
     UTMD's products.

     2) The company continues to manufacture and distribute its products without
     any regulatory restrictions 10 weeks after the FDA press release.

     3) There has been no FDA contradiction of UTMD's own statements in its
     various press releases since August 10, in particular, that

          >> UTMD continues to manufacture and distribute its products without
             any regulatory restriction.

          >> There has been no mandated recall or any other enforcement action
             that restricts customers from using UTMD's products.

          >> There has not been in the past, and is not now, any allegation by
             the FDA that UTMD's products are not safe or effective.

          >> There is no FDA assertion of defective products or products not
             conforming to specifications.

          >> The proven extremely low product liability risk using UTMD's
             products has not changed.

As of December 1, 2004, after 3.5 months, the special 10% loyalty discount will
end.

However, for U.S. hospital orders placed before December 1, for delivery of
products up until June 1, 2005, UTMD will continue to grant the special 10%
discount. Blanket orders with scheduled delivery dates which can be adjusted to
meet actual requirements are convenient for hospitals in reducing paperwork, and
helpful for UTMD in planning production.

During more than 20 years in business, the excellence of UTMD's reputation has
been based on quality. Unsupportable charges and rumors caused by the
distribution of an unfair FDA press release are harmful, because everyone is
deprived of the truth based on the facts. As a responsible and law-abiding
manufacturer, UTMD welcomes the opportunity to tell this truth and show
appreciation for our customers' support as we continue to provide the best
possible service to patients.

Utah Medical Products, Inc., with particular interest in health care for women
and their babies, develops, manufactures, assembles and markets a broad range of
disposable and reusable specialty medical devices designed for better health
outcomes for patients and their care-providers. For more information about Utah
Medical Products, Inc., visit UTMD's website at www.utahmed.com.