 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 20, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Nuwellis, Inc. NASDAQ: NUWE, today announced that, effective May 19, 2021, the independent directors approved eight equity awards under Nuwellis 2021 Inducement Plan, as material inducement to an individual entering into employment with the company. The equity awards were approved in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635c4, which also requires a public announcement of equity awards that are not made under a stockholder approved equity plan. 