Board Restructuring

Aortech International PLC
27 October 2004


For Immediate Release                                            27 October 2004



                           AorTech International plc

                              Board Restructuring


AorTech International plc ('AorTech' or the 'Company') today announces changes
to its Board Structure as it completes its review of operations.


On 1 November 2004, Ian Cameron will step down as Finance Director but, in the
short term, he will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Company
Secretary. As AorTech is now an early stage biomaterials company, there is no
longer a demand for a full time Executive Finance Director, and the Board
unanimously agrees that the Company structure should reflect this.


Most of the day to day financial controls will continue to be carried out by the
Financial Controller of the Australian subsidiary, AorTech Biomaterials Pty
Limited.


The appointment of a new part time Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
will be announced in the near future.


Ian Cameron, on leaving his full time position at AorTech, will assume the role
of Finance Director at i-mate plc, which designs and sells Windows Mobile Pocket
PCs and Smartphone devices.


Laurie Rostron, Chairman of AorTech International, commented:


'As an Australian based early stage biomaterials business, AorTech is now
entirely focussed on developing its Elast-Eon technology and on a range of new
medical devices based on this new material.


'Ian's contribution has been very valuable during the restructuring of the
Company and we certainly wish him well in his new role at i-mate.'


AorTech International plc                                         01698 746699
Laurie Rostron, Chairman

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