InspireMD Announces Expansion of its Distribution Network

Signs Exclusive Distributors for Greece and Caribbean Countries

Tel Aviv, Israel, March 01, 2018 -- InspireMD, Inc. (NYSE AMER:NSPR), a leader in embolic prevention systems (EPS) / thrombus management technologies and neurovascular devices, today announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with T-Vascular IKE Medical Supplies, in Greece, and Endo-Serv, SRL in the Caribbean, both of whom are premier suppliers of high-tech medical devices used in minimally invasive procedures.  Endo-Serv markets products in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, as well as Trinidad and Tobago.

Agustin Gago, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer of InspireMD, commented, "We continue to expand our commercial footprint across Europe through this latest partnership with T-Vascular IKE Medical Supplies in Greece.  Our agreement with Endo-Serv also provides us with an ideal foothold across the Caribbean region.  Importantly, both of these distributors have established relationships with KOLs at the leading hospitals in each of their respective markets.  We believe our ability to attract the top distributors from around the world further illustrates the growing market demand for our technology.” 

About InspireMD, Inc.

InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MicroNet™ technology to make its products the industry standard for embolic protection and to provide a superior solution to the key clinical issues of current stenting in patients with a high risk of distal embolization, no reflow and major adverse cardiac events.

InspireMD intends to pursue applications of this MicroNet technology in coronary, carotid (CGuard™), neurovascular, and peripheral artery procedures. InspireMD's common stock is quoted on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol NSPR and certain warrants are quoted on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol NSPR.WS.

Forward-looking Statements

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Investor Contacts:

InspireMD, Inc.

Craig Shore

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