BOTHELL, WA - April 20, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, said today that it will report the company's first quarter financial results on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the close of market and host a conference call at 1:30 pm PT/4:30 ET. The company announced preliminary first quarter revenue results on April 7, 2009. The call will be broadcast live and can be accessed via the "investors" Section on Sonosite's website at (www.sonosite.com). A replay of the audio webcast will be available beginning April 27, 2009, 5:30 pm PT and will be available until May 11, 2009, 9:59 pm PT by dialing (719) 457-0820 or toll-free (888) 203-1112. The confirmation code 8899954 is required to access the replay. The call will also be archived on Sonosite's website.
About Sonosite
Sonosite, Inc. (www.sonosite.com) is the innovator and world leader in hand-carried ultrasound. Headquartered near Seattle, the company is represented by ten subsidiaries and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. Sonosite's small, lightweight systems are expanding the use of ultrasound across the clinical spectrum by cost-effectively bringing high performance ultrasound to the point of patient care. The company employs approximately 650 people worldwide.… [Read more]
Sonosite Previews Preliminary First Quarter Revenue Results
BOTHELL, WA - April 6, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, today provided preliminary revenue results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The company said worldwide revenue decreased by 1% - 2% in Q1 2009 compared to Q1 2008. On a constant currency basis, worldwide revenues grew 6% - 7% in the quarter, indicating a currency headwind of approximately 8%. US revenues grew approximately 4% year over year.
Continued slowing of US hospital capital spending drove a mid-teen percentage decline in Sonosite€™s US hospital revenues. This was offset by excellent growth in the company€™s US enterprise channel. International revenues decreased approximately 6% in the quarter, driven by the impact of a weaker dollar. On a constant currency basis the International sector was up approximately 8% in Q1 2009 on a year over year basis. These revenue estimates are preliminary. The company will report full financial results for the first quarter on April 27, 2009 after the close of market.
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Sonosite Participating in HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
BOTHELL, WA - April 2, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, will demonstrate its latest advances in connectivity and workflow integration technology on the Sonosite Turbo™ platform, during the Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS) 2009 Conference. The conference is being held in Chicago at McCormick Place, April 4-8th.
As a participant at the HIMSS' Interoperability Showcase, Sonosite will conduct live demonstrations on its M-Turbo® system to show how it communicates with multiple DICOM® compliant products to expedite workflow. Both the M-Turbo and S Series™ product lines support the following DICOM functions: Storage Commitment, Modality Performed Procedure Step (MPPS), Modality Work List (MWL), Print and Archive.… [Read more]
New User Interface, Larger Screen Size and Exceptional Image Quality
BOTHELL, WA - December 21, 2011 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced it has received CE Marking (Conformité Européenne) in the European Union to market its next generation point-of-care product: EDGE™ ultrasound system. The EDGE system is currently available for sale in the U.S., following receipt of FDA Premarket Notification 510(k) clearance in November. Sonosite is now commencing international customer deliveries.
Engineered with new state-of-the-art technology, the EDGE ultrasound system takes point-of- care ultrasound to a whole new level of clinical performance and enables physicians to deliver the highest standard of patient care by driving greater efficiencies and the potential for improved outcomes in the hospital and office.
The EDGE ultrasound was formally introduced this fall at medical meetings and congresses in Europe and Australia. Physicians positively responded to the system:… [Read more]
Company Received FDA 510(k) Clearance and is Now Shipping the EDGE System to US Customers
BOTHELL, WA - November 17, 2011 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the company has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its fifth generation, high performance EDGE™ ultrasound system. Designed with physician feedback in mind, the EDGE system reaches a new level of clinical performance and product design, arming physicians with a tool to deliver better, safer and improved patient care. The company is now commencing US customer deliveries. International deliveries are pending CE marking.
“The EDGE system is a tremendous product and we are excited to bring it to point-of-care medicine, said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite’s President and CEO. “We are encouraged by the timely regulatory review process, which represents a collaborative effort by many. We look forward to adding this new tool to our core markets and providing physicians with the impact they have been asking for in healthcare delivery.”… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA– November 16, 2011– Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced the appointment of Richard Salzar as the Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Russia, and Africa.
“Richard is a strong leader with 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry,” said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite’s President and CEO. “As we continue to position ourselves for growth in our international markets, Richard’s past success at the strategic and business level will further strengthen our ability to expand our international footprint. We anticipate optimally structuring our approach for improved execution and growth heading into 2012.”
“Sonosite is a unique company with a superior product line and long-term market opportunity,” said Richard Salzar. “I’m excited for the opportunity to join the company and I’m confident in my ability to leverage our current resources internationally and drive strong results in the coming years.”
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BOTHELL, WA– November 15, 2011– Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced the appointment of Brian Noyes as the Vice President of Marketing for North America and South America.
“Brian is an excellent addition to Sonosite and we welcome him to the leadership team,” said Matthew Damron, Sonosite’s Global Chief Marketing Officer. “He is an accomplished leader with decades of experience in the medical device industry, a successful product launch track record, and a key factor in the growth of a $1 billion franchise at Johnson & Johnson. Brian is a very appealing candidate to further elevate our marketing execution to the next level with expertise that is essential as we prepare to unleash the most exciting products in our company’s history.”
“Sonosite is a company with tremendous growth opportunities and has an enviable position in the healthcare industry,” said Brian Noyes. “I’m joining the company at a very exciting time, and I look forward to capitalizing on the current marketing initiatives, driving product demand, and market expansion.”
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Revenues Hit $75.7 Million in the Quarter, Up 10%
Year-to-Date Revenues Reach $219.5 Million, Up 18%
Conference Call Webcast Live Today at 1:30 pm Pacific/4:30 pm Eastern
BOTHELL, WA - October 25, 2011 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.
REVENUE
Revenues for the third quarter of 2011 were $75.7 million, rising 10% in comparison to $68.5 million in the third quarter of 2010.
Revenues for the nine months of 2011 were $219.5 million, compared to $186.1 million in 2010, an increase of 18%.
Overall order booking rates increased 16% in the quarter.
Foreign exchange contributed to a 2.1% favorable impact on third quarter results and a 2.8% favorable impact on the first nine months of 2011.
EBITDAS, EBITDA and OPERATING INCOME (EBIT)
Third Quarter:
For the quarter, EBITDAS includes non-recurring severance charges of $1.3 million from SG&A cost restructuring. Operating expense run rate savings are projected at $6.0 million for 2012, positioning the company for improved operating margins while launching new products and driving marketing initiatives in 2012.… [Read more]
Sponsored by Mt. Sinai Hospital, The Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation, and The Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation
Free Screening October 22nd at Northport High School, Northport, New York
BOTHELL, WA - October 20, 2011 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in bedside ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, proudly supports a community heart health screening to raise awareness and prevent sudden cardiac arrest in young adults.
Sponsored by the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation, the Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation and The Mount Sinai Hospital, the company will be providing physicians with its flagship M-Turbo ultrasound systems to perform a non-invasive cardiac ultrasound examination for the accurate evaluation of heart functionality, valve complications, and blood flow. Students between the ages of 14-24 are eligible for a free heart screening. The event will take place on October 22nd at the Northport High School in New York.… [Read more]
Anil Amlani Appointed as New Chief Financial Officer
Effective January 5th
BOTHELL, WA– December 27, 2011– Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced that Marcus Smith will resign as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective as of January 2, 2012 and will be leaving the company effective as of January 5, 2012. Anil Amlani, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonosite’s VisualSonics subsidiary, has been appointed the new Chief Financial Officer of Sonosite, effective as of January 2, 2012.
“Anil is a seasoned executive and operator, and is an ideal successor to serve as Sonosite’s new CFO,” said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite’s President and CEO. “For the past 20 years, he has successfully led businesses. He also has served as a Chief Financial Officer for public and non-public companies for 11 years in total. More recently, Anil has led our VisualSonics business before and after the acquisition in June 2010. His broad experience base and global perspective will position Sonosite well.”… [Read more]
In Collaboration With The African Institute of Innovation and Technology
Contact: Lisa Fritzky (425) 951-1375
BOTHELL, WA– April 30, 2012– Sonosite, Inc., the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced a partnership with the African Institute of Innovation and Technology (AIIT), a Kenyan education trust, to establish the first ultrasound education program at Great Lakes University of Kisumu−a technology hub of East Africa. The AIIT ultrasound program is designed to provide physicians, midwives and clinical workers with greater access to ultrasound education, training, and medical resources to improve the health and welfare of the people in the region.… [Read more]
Bothell, WA, October, 24, 2014 (Booth # 1413) – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., the world leader and pioneering specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, will showcase educational offerings and its high-resolution ultrasound kiosk, the X-Porte™ for healthcare professionals working in critical care environments at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Conference on October 25 – 30 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX.
"Bedside ultrasound has become a valuable tool for physicians working in critical care environments to obtain immediate clinical information, improve patient safety, increase efficiency, and decrease complications," said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. "Fujifilm has been active in critical care ultrasound for many years and has designed its products with extensive input from intensivists. With Fujifilm, you're accessing far more than a quality medical device—you're also accessing our acclaimed package of ongoing customer, clinical, and educational services."
Customers can count on continual innovation and comprehensive services provided by Fujifilm.
The following will be featured at CHEST:… [Read more]
Masayuki Higuchi named President & CEO and Naohiro Fujitani named Chairman
BOTHELL, WA., July 8, 2015 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in designing cutting-edge ultrasound tools and world-leading education for access to point-of-care visualization, today announced changes in its executive leadership, effective July 1, 2015: Naohiro Fujitani was named Chairman; and Masayuki Higuchi was named President and CEO, succeeding Mr. Fujitani in this position. Both Mr. Fujitani and Mr. Higuchi have also been appointed to the FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. Board of Directors.
"Mr. Higuchi brings with him many years of leadership experience, with career highlights including his service as chief financial officer for both FUJIFILM Sonosite and FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. His broad experience and proven success record will be a tremendous asset to Fujifilm," said Naohiro Fujitani, Chairman of FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.
Most recently, Mr. Higuchi was Chief Financial Officer at FUJIFILM Sonosite. Prior to his position at FUJIFILM Sonosite, he was General Manager of Corporate Planning for FUJIFILM Corporation in Tokyo, Japan where he was responsible for strategic planning, subsidiary management and mergers and acquisitions. Before that, he held various positions within FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, including Chief Financial Officer.… [Read more]
Stamford, C.T. and Bothell, W.A., March 26, 2015 (Booth #4825) – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. and FUJIFILM Sonosite.Inc. will present its latest and most innovative digital radiography detectors, FDR D-EVO II and its high-resolution ultrasound kiosk, the X-Porte® at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting held March 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Digital Radiography Detectors
"Fujifilm works closely with our users and orthopaedic surgeons to develop innovative image capture and processing solutions,” said Eddie Massetti, manager, Distributor & OEM Sales at FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “Orthopaedic surgeons will immediately recognize the exceptional visualization and efficiencies our innovations bring to their diagnostic needs."… [Read more]
Bothell, WA, January 27, 2015 – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. and The Floating Doctors, a non- profit organization dedicated to promoting improvements in healthcare delivery worldwide announced today the release of the first video of a new innovative series titled “Bridging the Gap.” The six-part video series will educate the general public about the impacts of hand- carried ultrasound equipment in remote locations. Subscribers will watch how a timely ultrasound exam prevents a breach birth in the jungle; see a small child diagnosed with a serious heart condition, and more.
“Point-of-care ultrasound has also found its way into remote corners of the world where funds, facilities, and space are limited,” said Ellen Clements, Global Health and Education Manager at FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. “FUJIFILM Sonosite is proud to be working with Floating Doctors as they bring vital healthcare to remote communities and we are excited to be able to capture the stories of those impacted by the care Dr. LaBrot and others are providing."… [Read more]
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.… [Read more]
CHEST Awarded $250,000 Grant from FUJIFILM Sonosite for Expanded Educational Programs in the New CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center
Glenview, Illinois, October 27, 2014 – The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently announced that it is the recipient of a $250,000 educational grant from FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., which will support expanded educational programming and hands-on learning experiences for clinicians at the CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center. The grant, which will be paid over 5 years, will enhance CHEST training for clinicians across pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine in a variety of point-of-care diagnostic ultrasound techniques and guided procedures.
The grant will enable CHEST to provide training to clinicians through specialized courses, impacting patient care by improving participants’ clinical skills in the areas of ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation; critical care echocardiography; and focused thoracic and vascular ultrasound.… [Read more]
Bothell, WA, October, 24, 2014 (Booth # 214) – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., the world leader and pioneering specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, will showcase educational offerings and its high-resolution ultrasound kiosk, the X-Porte™ for healthcare professionals at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly on October 27 – 30 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
"FUJIFILM Sonosite has long recognized the very specific needs of emergency physicians, and it offers products that are uniquely suited to provide full diagnostic capabilities at the bedside," said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. "With Fujifilm, you're accessing far more than a quality medical device — you're accessing our acclaimed package of ongoing customer, clinical, and educational services."
Customers can count on continual innovation and comprehensive services provided by Fujifilm.
The following will be featured at ACEP:… [Read more]
Fujifilm Sonosite Upgrades New Medical App Aimed To Inform Health Professionals And Aid Patient Care
SonoAccess 2.0 offers largest free collection of multimedia ultrasound training resources for a variety of clinical specialties
Bothell, W.A., October 7, 2014 – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., the world leader and pioneering specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, unveiled version 2.0 of the popular SonoAccess™ educational app, a free mobile device application that provides the healthcare community with access to the largest multimedia library of ultrasound resources including instructional videos, clinical image galleries and a variety of case studies. FUJIFILM Sonosite redesigned the app from the ground-up based on collaboration from existing users, added more features and workflow improvements, and extended its reach to include all Apple and Android phones and tablets.
"A textbook or a colleague with more experience is not always available, but an app can be with you while on-the-go." said Diku Mandavia, MD, FACEP FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc. "SonoAccess 2.0 is a result of our commitment to serving the needs of our customers. Multimedia educational resources are in high demand and we want to serve our customers better by providing them access to resources quickly and easily whenever, wherever."… [Read more]
New imaging system combines ultra high-frequency ultrasound imaging, quantification and
education in a convenient easy to use all-in-one platform designed for small animal studies
Toronto, Canada, September 17, 2014 (Booth #510) – FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc., a world leader in real time, in vivo, high-resolution micro-imaging systems designed specifically for pre-clinical research and subsidiary of FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., will unveil the world’s first one-touch pre-clinical imaging platform, the Vevo® 3100 on September 17 -20 at the World Molecular Imaging Congress Annual Meeting in Seoul, Korea.
“Equipped with new Vevo HD Image Technology, a customizable touchscreen user interface, and onboard learning, the Vevo® 3100 imaging platform allows researchers to experience a new and efficient method of imaging in the pre-clinical research world,” said Naohiro Fujitani, President & CEO, FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. “As the undisputed leader in real-time in vivo micro-imaging systems, FUJIFILM VisualSonics once again advances the world of pre-clinical research with the launch of the Vevo® 3100 imaging platform.”
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