Fujifilm Medical Systems Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer to Join Executive Leadership Team

Fujifilm Medical Systems Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer to Join Executive Leadership Team

Nov 16th, 2015

Johann Fernando, Ph.D. named Chief Operating Officer and Diku Mandavia, M.D. named Chief Medical Officer

Stamford, CT, November 16, 2015 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc,, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, announced Johann Fernando, Ph.D. and Diku Mandavia, M.D. will join the executive leadership team. Johann was named Chief Operating Officer and Diku was named Chief Medical Officer effective September 28, 2015.

“We are pleased to welcome Johann and Diku to join Fujifilm’s executive leadership team,” said Masataka Akiyama, president and CEO of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “Their broad experience and proven success in the industry will support our efforts to increase customer focus and innovation, enhance strategic and tactical execution, and accelerate growth.”

Smarter Use of Imaging Technology: Reduce Errors Costs

Medical errors continue to be a major problem in the US healthcare system, with hospital acquired infections (HAC) becoming an area of greater focus and where significant financial penalties are being incurred. Medicare has added one especially dangerous--or even potentially fatal--adverse event, iatrogenic pneumothorax during central line placement, to its HAC list. Along with putting patients in peril, the mistake can also increase hospital costs by up to $45,000 per incident, according to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ). 

Many excellent studies show that ultrasound guidance can powerfully improve the safety and success of this very common procedure. In fact, in one randomized study of 900 critical care patients, use of ultrasound visualization reduced the rate of collapsed lung during central line placement to zero, compared to 2.4 percent for blind placement. 

Dr. Sierzenski is the Director of Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Ultrasound for Christiana Care Health System’s Department of Emergency Medicine. He is also the Chair, Government Policy & Public Relations for the American College of Emergency Physicians Ultrasound Section and a Master's Candidate in Health Quality and Safety at the Jefferson School of Population Health.

Smarter Use of Imaging Technology: Reduce Errors Costs

Medical errors continue to be a major problem in the US healthcare system, with hospital acquired infections (HAC) becoming an area of greater focus and where significant financial penalties are being incurred. Medicare has added one especially dangerous--or even potentially fatal--adverse event, iatrogenic pneumothorax during central line placement, to its HAC list. Along with putting patients in peril, the mistake can also increase hospital costs by up to $45,000 per incident, according to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ). 

Many excellent studies show that ultrasound guidance can powerfully improve the safety and success of this very common procedure. In fact, in one randomized study of 900 critical care patients, use of ultrasound visualization reduced the rate of collapsed lung during central line placement to zero, compared to 2.4 percent for blind placement. 

Dr. Sierzenski is the Director of Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Ultrasound for Christiana Care Health System’s Department of Emergency Medicine. He is also the Chair, Government Policy & Public Relations for the American College of Emergency Physicians Ultrasound Section and a Master's Candidate in Health Quality and Safety at the Jefferson School of Population Health.

Diagnostic Shoulder Ultrasound: The Results Are In

In this article for Becker's Orthopedic Review, Dr. Don A. Buford explains both the clinical evidence and benefits for the use of diagnostic ultrasound for shoulder evaluation. In particular, evidence for the use of ultrasound as the first imaging study in cases of suspected rotator cuff tear. Dr. Buford, an orthopedic surgeon, also covers the benefits of ultrasound to patients, his clinical practice and the costs to the healthcare system. As the healthcare system moves toward both Appropriate Use Criteria for imaging and lower costs, this article explains why it is time to implement such practices.

Fujifilm Showcases World's First Ultrasound Kiosk and Expands Use of Ultrasound into Variety of Clinical Settings at RSNA

Fujifilm Showcases World's First Ultrasound Kiosk and Expands Use of Ultrasound into Variety of Clinical Settings at RSNA

Nov 21st, 2014

BOTHELL, WA, November 24, 2014 (Booth # 2511, South Building) – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in designing cutting-edge ultrasound tools and world-leading education for access to point-of-care visualization, will showcase its latest products – including the X-Porte™ Ultrasound Kiosk – at the 100th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Ill.

“The kiosk was created to serve a broad spectrum of users, from novice to advanced, and represents an entirely new design and use paradigm for ultrasound,” said Jodi Miller, director, Market Development, FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. “FUJIFILM Sonosite designed the X-Porte to meet the needs of busy radiology departments looking for ideal portable ultrasound solutions.”

The X-Porte kiosk is an important milestone in Fujifilm’s ongoing effort to improve access to point-of-care ultrasound visualization. X-Porte’s design and capabilities have been incredibly well-received internationally and ultrasound users have been delighted by the innovative user interface and advanced image quality.

FUJIFILM SONOSITE AND VIVID MEDICAL INC. PARTNER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A LOW COST, HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO INTUBATION SOLUTION

FUJIFILM SONOSITE AND VIVID MEDICAL INC. PARTNER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A LOW COST, HIGH-RESOLUTION VIDEO INTUBATION SOLUTION

Jan 14th, 2014
New open-access VividTrac® device—for “where you need it, when you need it” intubation—
brings video intubation to the forefront of patient care

BOTHELL, WA, January 14, 2014 – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., the world leader and pioneering specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced a partnership with Vivid Medical Inc. of Palo Alto, CA, to co-promote the VividTrac® Video Intubation Device. VividTrac is the world’s first and only single-use, "open access” video intubation device with a USB interface that connects easily to a variety of display options. By simply plugging the VividTrac device into a compatible system, clinicians will have access to high-resolution video intubation to enhance patient safety and care.

SONOSITE ANNOUNCES 510(K) CLEARANCE FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST ULTRASOUND KIOSK, THE X-PORTE

SONOSITE ANNOUNCES 510(K) CLEARANCE FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST ULTRASOUND KIOSK, THE X-PORTE

Nov 8th, 2013

Sonosite's X-Porte™ Ultrasound Kiosk integrates advanced signal processing for high-resolution imaging, 3D animated clinical guides, and a cutting-edge multi-gesture user interface—all first-ever innovations in point-of-care ultrasound

 

BOTHELL, WA – November 8, 2013 – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., specialists in designing cutting-edge ultrasound tools and world-leading education for access to point-of-care visualization, today announced it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its newest generation of point-of-care ultrasound: the X-Porte™ Ultrasound Kiosk. Available in a stationary or a detachable use model, Sonosite will begin shipping the X-Porte kiosk in the United States effective immediately. The X-Porte is already available in parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific.

"This is a major accomplishment for Sonosite and a defining moment in the next phase of our innovation strategy," says Sonosite President and CEO Kevin M. Goodwin. "Working side-by-side with hundreds of clinicians from the frontlines of medicine worldwide, we combined their many insights with the most innovative consumer technologies available today. Then, we blended in our own inspiration from key engineers at our company, creating a remarkable new tool built from the ground up."

Sonosite Announces Remarkable New Patient Safety Results Achieved By Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Sonosite Announces Remarkable New Patient Safety Results Achieved By Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Nov 7th, 2012

Introducing a New Care Path Strategy to Reduce Complications and Costs

Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IVs Replace High-Risk Central Venous Catheter Line Placements in 84% of Patients

BOTHELL, WA– November 8, 2012– FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, announces new patient safety data achieved by Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (TJUH), a 957-bed academic medical center located in Philadelphia. Arthur Au, MD, a Clinical Instructor at Jefferson Medical College and Emergency Medicine physician at TJUH presented new data from an internal ultrasound-guidance study at the 2011 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) conference.

Discovering a New Care Path Strategy

The goal of the study at TJUH was to determine if the number of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) placements could be reduced or replaced with a safer alternative− ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USGPIVs) in patients with difficult IV access. The clinical challenge with most patients entering the emergency department includes: obesity, edema, or small veins that are difficult to visualize, making it incredibly difficult for a physician or nurse to place a peripheral IV.

My battery doesn’t hold a charge, is the Sonosite ultrasound system functioning correctly?

My battery doesn’t hold a charge, is the Sonosite ultrasound system functioning correctly?

To isolate a charging or a battery problem, charge the battery overnight to guarantee a full charge.

  • If it does not charge, the power supply (charger) is most likely at fault.
  • If it doesn’t charge completely, the battery contacts may be at fault. Look inside the battery cavity for any obstruction or bent contacts.
  • If the battery loses its charge very quickly, the battery may be deteriorating and may need to be replaced. 
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