CTSO CytoSorbents Corporation

On September 30, 2022, Ms. Kathleen P. Bloch notified CytoSorbents Corporation (the “Company”) and the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of her decision to retire from her role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of March 31, 2023. Ms. Bloch and the Company currently expect to enter into a consulting arrangement under which Ms. Bloch will continue to provide services to the Company in a limited capacity following the effective date of her retirement. Ms. Bloch has also agreed to assist the Company during its transition to a replacement Chief Financial Officer. On October 7, 2022, prior to market open, the Company intends to formally issue a press release announcing Ms. Bloch's retirement, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s plans to enter into a consulting arrangement with Ms. Bloch, and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K represent management's current judgment and expectations, but actual events could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022, as updated by the risks reported in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the press releases and other communications to shareholders issued by us from time to time which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors which may affect the Company’s business. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, other than as required under the federal securities laws.

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