ST. LOUIS, March 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stereotaxis, Inc. (Nasdaq:STXS) announced today that it has entered into an amended credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) that replaces its existing $3 million revolving facility with a $10 million revolving facility scheduled to mature on March 31, 2015.
"This extended line of credit continues SVB's long-term relationship with Stereotaxis and reflects the significant financial progress we have made over the last 12 months," said William Mills, Stereotaxis Chief Executive Officer. "While our full intention is to maintain the improved debt position we have worked so hard to achieve, this agreement provides us with financing flexibility as we continue to pursue growth opportunities and enhance our capabilities in the cardiac electrophysiology market."
About Stereotaxis
Stereotaxis is a healthcare technology and innovation leader in the development of robotic cardiology instrument navigation systems designed to enhance the treatment of arrhythmias and coronary disease, as well as information management solutions for the interventional lab. Over 100 issued patents support the Stereotaxis platform, which helps physicians around the world provide unsurpassed patient care with robotic precision and safety, improved lab efficiency and productivity, and enhanced collaboration of life-saving information. Stereotaxis' core Epoch™ Solution includes the Niobe® ES Remote Magnetic Navigation system, the Odyssey® portfolio of lab optimization, networking and patient information management systems and the Vdrive™ Robotic Mechanical Navigation system and consumables.
The core components of Stereotaxis systems have received regulatory clearance in the U.S., European Union, Canada, China and elsewhere. The V-Sono™ ICE catheter manipulator has received U.S. clearance, and the V-Loop™ circular catheter manipulator will soon be submitted for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For more information, please visit www.stereotaxis.com
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