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BOTHELL, WA, August 15, 2018 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. , specialists in developing cutting-edge, point-of-care ultrasound solutions, today announced the launch of two new transducers for the Sonosite iViz point-of-care ultrasound, now connecting a total of four to their powerful, hand-held diagnostic tool. Built-from-the-ground-up, iViz is a lightweight, miniaturized ultrasound system that fits right into your pocket. It can be taken anywhere, from a patient’s bedside to first response at a car accident. Now with the addition of the L25v and C60v transducers to its portfolio, the iViz enables clinicians the ability to view superficial applications such as ophthalmic, arterial, venous, lung and nerve as well as deeper applications such as abdominal and obstetrics.

“FUJIFILM Sonosite designs, manufactures, and tests transducers in-house with real-world customer needs in mind,” said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. “Our transducers exceed stringent...

Takaaki Ueda appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Rich Fabian promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer

BOTHELL, Wash., August 6, 2018 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge, portable and point-of-care ultrasound solutions, today announced the appointment of Fujifilm veteran Takaaki Ueda as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., in addition to his roles as President and CEO of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., and FUJIFILM New Development U.S.A., Inc. Rich Fabian has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. The leadership appointments stem from Masayuki Higuchi’s return to Tokyo as Deputy General Manager of Global Finance & Accounting at FUJIFILM Corporation.

“On behalf of all employees at FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., we are grateful to Mr. Higuchi’s contributions to the business and wish him success in his important new role,” shared Takaaki Ueda, Chairman...

TORONTO, March 21, 2018 – FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc., a world leader in high frequency ultrasound imaging systems and subsidiary of FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., is recognized as one of the "Top 10 Visualization Solution Providers 2018" in Pharma Tech Outlook magazine’s special edition of exceptional solutions providers that enable productive medical research.

“We are honored that our innovations have been recognized as a leader in the field by Pharma Tech Outlook ,” said Andrew Needles, director, marketing and product management at FUJIFILM VisualSonics, Inc. “Our ultra high frequency systems play a crucial role in developing lifesaving medical treatments by providing medical researchers with the tools needed to noninvasively screen and analyze preclinical models during the drug development process.”

Following an analysis of 30 visualization solution provider companies, FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc., was selected as a top company due to its trailblazing efforts to develop tools that are integrated, scalable...

BOTHELL, WA, November 21, 2017 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge, portable and point-of-care ultrasound solutions, will showcase its latest innovations at the 103rd annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) at booth #4111 in the South Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. Highlights from Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc.’s portfolio include the Sonosite SII, Sonosite Edge II, and the Sonosite X-Porte.

“The healthcare landscape is rapidly changing and in this fast-paced setting, the only constant is the high demand for faster, less-expensive, and more accurate diagnoses,” said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. “Fujifilm Sonosite is here to help our customers increase workflow efficiencies to deliver better care and improved patient outcomes with our leading point-of-care ultrasound technologies.”

The following will be on exhibit and available for demonstration at RSNA Booth #4111:...