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

THORATEC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California		1-8145		94-2340464
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6035 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, California 94588

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(925) 847-8600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

     On January 5, 2006, Thoratec Corporation (the “Company”) completed the purchase of the land and building located at 6101 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, California (the “Property”). The Property was purchased from Aegis I, LLC pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions entered into on September 2, 2005. The Company does not have a previous or current material relationship with Aegis I, LLC. The total purchase price of the Property, paid in cash, was $14.0 million.

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.

Dated as of January 5, 2006