NuGen Medical Devices Inc. announced the election of Chris Irwin as a director of the Company following the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders. Mr. Irwin is a graduate of Bishop's University (B.A., 1990), the University of New Brunswick (Bachelor of Laws, 1994) and Osgoode Hall Law School (Master of Laws, 2009). Mr. Irwin was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1996.

He represents, is an officer and/or director, and has served on the audit committee of several public companies. The Company further announces that Mr. Michael Wright did not stand for re-election as a director at the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders. The Company would like to thank Mr. Wright for his contributions to the Company and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.