ST. LOUIS and SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS) and Shanghai MicroPort EP Medtech Co., Ltd. (688351.SH, "MicroPort EP”), today announced regulatory approval of the Genesis RMN® System by China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).
This approval is a significant milestone, making available the latest advances in minimally-invasive robotic technology to physicians and patients in China. MicroPort EP is initiating full commercial launch of Genesis through its existing sales teams focused on the electrophysiology community. Approval of Genesis is a key element in a broader collaboration between Stereotaxis and MicroPort EP which entails the development, integration and commercialization of Stereotaxis' robotic system, robotically-navigated catheters, and MicroPort EP's Columbus™ 3D mapping system. MicroPort EP is one of China's leading medical device companies with a portfolio of cardiovascular medical devices designed to diagnose and treat arrythmias. Stereotaxis and MicroPort EP previously announced their collaboration in August 2021.
"We are proud to partner with Stereotaxis to bring the benefits of the Genesis system to China,” said Dr. Yiyong Sun, President of MicroPort EP. "We look forward to launching this significant technology and continuing our partnership to provide China's electrophysiology community with the most advanced innovations.”
"We are delighted to receive NMPA clearance for the Genesis System in China," said David Fischel, Stereotaxis Chairman and CEO. "This approval represents another key milestone as we establish the foundations for significant growth across key focus geographies. Our investment to advance the substantial innovations underscores our commitment to pioneering the frontiers of medical technology to improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease around the world.”
Genesis is the latest innovation in Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology. Robotic Magnetic Navigation introduces the benefits of robotic precision and safety to minimally-invasive endovascular procedures. The Genesis RMN System has FDA clearance and is CE marked, with systems across the United States and Europe having been used to treat thousands of patients.
About Stereotaxis
Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS) is a pioneer and global leader in innovative surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention. Its mission is the discovery, development and delivery of robotic systems, instruments, and information solutions for the interventional laboratory. These innovations help physicians provide unsurpassed patient care with robotic precision and safety, expand access to minimally invasive therapy, and enhance the productivity, connectivity, and intelligence in the operating room. Stereotaxis technology has been used to treat over 150,000 patients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. For more information, please visit www.Stereotaxis.com.
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Stereotaxis Contacts:
David L. Fischel
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Kimberly Peery
Chief Financial Officer
314-678-6100
