---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-228650"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNMD"
cik: "0000816956"
company_name: "CONMED Corp"
filed_at: "2024-09-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T01:00:42.752540+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CONMED: Hurricane Helene caused ~24-hour shutdown at Largo plant; employees safe, facilities back to normal

## Summary
- Manufacturing facility in Largo, FL and distribution center in Lithia Springs, GA were impacted.
- Manufacturing ceased for approximately 24 hours; significant employee absences temporarily affected production.
- No significant damage at either facility; both are back to normal operations as of Sept 30.
- Company reports customers in SE US delayed surgeries; financial impact not yet estimable.
- All employees confirmed safe.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-228650
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNMD
- cik: 0000816956
- company_name: CONMED Corp
- filed_at: 2024-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/816956/000119312524228650/0001193125-24-228650-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/816956/000119312524228650/d873485d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-24-228650.txt

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