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Fujifilm Sonosite Inc., Appoints New Executive Leaders

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...

Fujifilm Sonosite inc., innovator of point-of-care ultrasound, celebrates 20 years of improving patient outcomes

From battlefield to bedside, these rugged and reliable solutions have ushered in a new era of helping clinicians bring ultrasound to any patient, anywhere, anytime.

BOTHELL, Wash., July 20, 2018 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge, portable and point-of-care ultrasound solutions, today announced that the company is celebrating the inception of FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. and point-of-care ultrasound with the 20th anniversary of the Sonosite 180 launch. As the first point-of-care ultrasound machine, the Sonosite 180 developed by FUJIFILM Sonosite in 1998 signified a major step forward in ultrasound technology and was the catalyst to enable clinicians to bring ultrasound to any patient, in any environment for the first time ever. The introduction of this new technology broke the convention within ultrasound, by ensuring that point-of-care ultrasound is durable, mobile and reliable– resulting in care for those in need in the most remote areas of the...

Fujifilm Visualsonics Named A Top Ten Visualization Solution Provider By Pharma Tech Outlook Magazine

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...

Fujifilm Sonosite Exhibits at Arab Health 2018

DUBAI, UAE, January 29th, 2018 (Fujifilm Booth #S2.A30, Shake Sayeed hall 2)

FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge ultrasound solutions and providing world-leading education to enable point-of-care visualization access, will present its innovative portfolio of ultrasound solutions and highlight enhanced features and upgrades at Arab Health. Arab Health is the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region. Explore 4,400 of the world's leading healthcare companies coming from 70 countries.

Additionally, browse through 38+ dedicated country pavilions to see the best that each nation has to offer, it will be held on January 29th – February 1st, 2018 at International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

“We designed FUJIFILM Sonosite products to meet the needs of a wide range of point-of-care scenarios including some of the most demanding,” said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP, FRCPC, chief medical officer and...

FUJIFILM Sonosite Presents Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Portfolio At RSNA 2017

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:...

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FUJIFILM LAUNCHES NEW PEDIATRIC SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO AT RSNA 2017

STAMFORD, Conn. – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. , a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and medical informatics solutions, and FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. , specialists in developing cutting-edge ultrasound solutions and providing world-leading education to enable point-of-care visualization access, have launched a full-suite pediatric solutions portfolio, complete with digital radiography (DR), healthcare IT and point-of-care ultrasound to serve the world’s most unique patients. Fujifilm will unveil the comprehensive pediatrics portfolio in a dedicated display at booth #4111 (South Hall) at McCormick Place in Chicago during the 103rd scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

“For the most precious patients, Fujifilm’s full line of pediatric specific imaging products is tailored to the special needs of these exams,” said Johann Fernando, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “With more than 80 years in imaging experience, Fujifilm is uniquely advantaged to...

FUJIFILM To Showcase Innovative Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Portfolio At CHEST 2017

BOTHELL, WA., October 30, 2017 (Booth #405) – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge ultrasound solutions and providing world-leading education to enable point-of-care visualization access, will present its innovative portfolio of ultrasound solutions and highlight product features and upgrades at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting (CHEST), October 28 – November 1 in Toronto, Canada.

“Helping to improve patient care , efficiency of procedures, and reduce complications, point-of-care ultrasound may be used for a variety of diagnostic and procedural guidance applications,” said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP, FRCPC, chief medical officer and senior vice president, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. and FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “With a complete portfolio of point-of-care ultrasound systems and transducers, Fujifilm ensures point-of-care clinicians have the tools they need to provide the best possible care in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.”

The following will be on exhibit and available for demonstration...

FUJIFILM To Showcase Innovative Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Portfolio At ACEP 2017

BOTHELL, WA., October 30, 2017 (Booth #2307) – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge ultrasound solutions and providing world-leading education to enable point-of-care visualization access, will present its innovative portfolio of ultrasound solutions and highlight product features and upgrades at the American College of Emergency Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly (ACEP), October 29 – November 1 in Washington, DC.

“Fujifilm Sonosite has long understood the unique needs of emergency physicians, which is why we have focused on making high-quality imaging at the point of care easily accessible” said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP, FRCPC, chief medical officer and senior vice president, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. and FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “Our point-of-care visualization tools help provide clinical answers to improve patient safety and decrease complications.”

The following will be on exhibit and available for demonstration at booth #2307 at ACEP:

Sonosite SII The Sonosite SII empowers...

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Takes to the Skies

Sonosite representatives joined Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) at Audley End House in Essex on the 25th June as the charity celebrated its 20th anniversary and unveiled its rebranded fleet – including the first public appearance of its recently purchased Augusta Westland AW169 helicopter – at an open day attended by 3,000 people. The spacious new helicopter, one of two operated by EHAAT, offers virtually 360 degree patient access and is equipped with highly specialised and advanced life-saving equipment, including point-of-care ultrasound for management of cardiac arrest and advanced life support.

EHAAT is equipped with five FUJIFILM Sonosite iViz systems, which are an ideal size for use on the aircraft or at the scene of an emergency. Vanessa Wickens, UK Education Manager and Clinical Apps Lead for FUJIFILM Sonosite, said: “We work closely with EHAAT, helping to train its critical care paramedics in the use of point-of-care ultrasound....

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