MINNEAPOLIS, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuwellis, Inc. (NASDAQ:NUWE), a medical technology company committed to delivering solutions for patients with cardiorenal conditions, today announces an expanded collaboration with a major South Carolina healthcare system to integrate Aquadex SmartFlow® devices into the clinical care programs at one of its children's hospitals. The provider has also upgraded to the latest Aquadex devices at its two locations that already use the technology, helping clinicians provide controlled, predictable fluid removal for pediatric patients.

"Expanding this important collaboration will bring our Aquadex therapy to more pediatric patients in need," said Nuwellis' CEO John Erb. "This further validates Nuwellis' ultrafiltration system as a clinically important and increasingly adopted solution for managing fluid overload, while reinforcing our growing leadership and continued momentum in the pediatric category."

Nuwellis' Aquadex system is designed to provide precise ultrafiltration therapy for adult and pediatric patients weighing 20 kg and above who are suffering from fluid overload. The therapy supports improved patient management and may help reduce rehospitalizations associated with heart failure and related conditions.

Nuwellis recently completed a pre-submission meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to propose expansion of the Aquadex SmartFlow® System's label to support pediatric patients weighing 5 kg and above. The Company anticipates submitting to the FDA by the end of 2026.

About Nuwellis

Nuwellis, Inc. (NASDAQ:NUWE) is a medical technology company committed to delivering solutions for patients with cardiorenal conditions. The Company develops solutions designed to support patient care through monitoring, therapy, and data-informed clinical decision-making across acute and chronic care settings. Nuwellis' portfolio includes commercially available and development-stage technologies addressing complex cardiorenal conditions, with a focus on safety, precision, and scalability across patient populations. For more information, visit www.nuwellis.com.

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Nuwellis Expands Collaboration with Major South Carolina Healthcare System to Install New Aquadex SmartFlow® Devices at One of its Children's Hospitals