Industry leaders, Decision Makers and Customers Gathered in Europe to Experience the Latest Technology for Patient Safety
BOTHELL, WA - December 7, 2009 – Sonosite Inc., the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the company has completed the launch of the 6 pound NanoMaxx™ ultrasound tool in Europe. The latest system to join Sonosite’s suite of specialized products for point-of-care visualization, the NanoMaxx system made its debut during fall exhibitions, road shows and key events hosted in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and a number of other countries. Sonosite hosted various events to introduce the NanoMaxx system. At these gatherings, physicians from multiple medical specialties participated in a day of clinical education and hands on scanning led by key opinion leaders in the industry.
“This was a great opportunity for physicians to learn more about the NanoMaxx system and to be educated on the latest ultrasound practices, especially with risk management and patient safety practices becoming more stringent in the hospital setting,” said Mike Fernandez, Sonosite, General Manager, Europe and Latin America. “With the ability to expedite workflow, guide interventional procedures and provide visualization and diagnostics at any point-of-care location, the NanoMaxx system is truly a powerful tool that will raise the standard of healthcare practices around the globe.”… [Read more]
Thousands of Physicians Worldwide are Benefitting from SonoAccess BOTHELL, WA - November 9, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, today announced the expansion of the SonoAccess™ iPhone® application to include musculoskeletal specialties. SonoAccess is the first iPhone application to provide physicians with a comprehensive multimedia database of ultrasound resource materials.
Dedicated to providing innovative educational tools to musculoskeletal physicians, the SonoAccess app is customized for rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists and sports medicine physicians. Partnering with leading physicians and educators within the ultrasound community, Sonosite has created a comprehensive library of scanning technique videos with case studies and an expansive image gallery to meet the needs of musculoskeletal physicians.… [Read more]
New System, New Workflow Solutions and New Mobile Power Solutions
BOTHELL, WA – October 16, 2009 – Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today announced that the new, 6 pound NanoMaxx™ ultrasound system will be making its debut, along with its workflow and mobile power solutions during the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2009 Annual Meeting. The conference is being held in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, October 18-20th.
The NanoMaxx Ultrasound Tool… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - October 14, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, said today that it will report the company’s third quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the close of market and host a conference call at 1:30 pm PT/4:30 ET. The call will be broadcast live and can be accessed via Sonosite’s website at www.sonosite.com/investorinformation/webcasts.
A replay of the audio webcast will be available beginning October 27, 2009, 5:30 pm PT and will be available until November 10, 2009, 9:59 pm PT by dialing (719) 457-0820 or toll-free (888) 203-1112. The confirmation code 1942151 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.… [Read more]
Company now shipping the breakthrough NanoMaxx™ system to US customers
BOTHELL, WA - October 5, 2009 - 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 new NanoMaxx™ ultrasound system and is commencing US customer deliveries. International deliveries began at the end of June.
Based on Sonosite’s 4th generation Turbo technology, the six pound NanoMaxx system is the latest addition to Sonosite’s suite of specialized products for point-of-care visualization in medicine. Complete with streamlined one button optimization technology, a touch screen user interface and Sonosite’s industry-leading 5-year warranty, the NanoMaxx system is ideal for both hospital and office markets and designed to provide healthcare professionals with improved patient safety practices, expanded workflow capabilities and exam room flexibility.… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA–October 5, 2009–Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, announced today Sonosite® Mobile Solutions, for cordless charging and extended battery life of its ultrasound systems.
Sonosite’s PowerPort allows cordless charging of the Sonosite system when it is mounted or docked in the Universal Stand. Parking the stand on the PowerPort eliminates the need to find an electrical outlet and provides a designated station for the stand and system. Sonosite’s PowerPack triples battery life and can keep a system charged for 6 hours or more allowing clinicians the flexibility needed to see more patients on a single charge. The PowerPack is easily installed on the column of Sonosite’s Universal Stand.
Sonosite also announced its new ergonomic Universal Stands for added versatility and increased mobility. Compatible with the M-Turbo®, S Series™, NanoMaxx™1 and MicroMaxx® product lines, Sonosite’s Universal Stands are light, easy to customize with accessories, highly maneuverable in the hospital setting and easily positioned by the patient bedside or in other space-constrained areas.
Customer deliveries are expected to begin at the end of the fourth quarter 2009.
1 Availability in the US pending FDA 510(k) clearance.… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - September 22, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound at the point-of-care announced today the launch of its new corporate website (www.sonosite.com). The new site incorporates a sleek new look with intuitive navigation and more robust content. It includes an abundant amount of educational information to provide healthcare professionals with the support they need to effectively use their Sonosite products, as well as assist medical professionals searching for hand-carried and mountable ultrasound systems.
"Sonosite hand-carried and mountable products have revolutionized patient safety, quality and cost of care in medicine by enabling simple and efficient ultrasound visualization at the point-of-care," said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite President and CEO. "We know and respect that time is critical for medical professionals, so we have streamlined our website's navigation process. Users can access digital content quickly and efficiently. Health care consumers and other visitors to the website will also find relevant information about our company and how point-of-care ultrasound is improving patient safety, quality and cost in medical delivery." In the new website, Sonosite has greatly expanded the… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - September 17, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, said today that Kevin M. Goodwin, President and CEO, will present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference being held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City, September 21 - 23, 2009. Mr. Goodwin's presentation will be webcast live on September 23, 2009 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. An audio replay will be available for 30 days following and can be accessed via Sonosite’s website at http://www.sonosite.com/investorinformation/webcasts/.
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 750
people worldwide.… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - September 14, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, announced today new patient safety technology and mobile power solutions for vascular access applications. The company will be showcasing the new products and capabilities at the annual scientific meeting of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) being held in Las Vegas September 14th - 18th, 2009.
The Nanomaxx™ Ultrasound System
Sonosite will be showing the 6-pound NanoMaxx ultrasound tool1, the latest addition to its suite of specialized products for point-of-care visualization in medicine. Combining one-button optimization technology with a fluid resistant touch screen user interface, the NanoMaxx system is highly sophisticated, easy to use and easy to disinfect. While other touch screens require a stylet to activate system controls, the sensitivity of the NanoMaxx touch screen allows the user to operate the system with the touch of a finger while wearing sterile gloves. The image quality and color flow mapping on the NanoMaxx provide increased utility versus alternatives by giving users the ability to identify nerve bundles and distinguish veins from arteries, delivering the visualization needed for safe and effective line placements.
1Availability in the US pending FDA 510(k) clearance.… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - September 10, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today announced the appointment of John S. Bowers, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Patient Safety Innovations. Mr. Bowers brings a depth of experience to Sonosite. With more than 20 years in the medical technology industry, he has held a number of general management, business development and sales management leadership roles. Most recently, Mr. Bowers served as the President and CEO of Northstar Neuroscience, Inc., a publicly traded medical device company specializing in the development of treatments for neurological diseases and disorders. Prior to Northstar, he spent 14 years at Guidant Corporation and Eli Lilly in management positions of increasing responsibility.… [Read more]
Medicine's new wave
ZotZine | November, 2010
"On her first day as a UC Irvine medical student, Sarah Rooney received an Apple iPad."
This Fox Hunts with Ultrasound
New University | November 30, 2010
"This school year, UC Irvine has become one of the first medical schools in the nation to integrate portable ultrasound training into its curriculum."
New ultrasound technology sharpens needle visibility
DotMed Business News | November 2010
"Ultrasound is widely used to guide needles as they advance through tissue to their targets.… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - August 17, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today announced that on August 14, 2009, it completed the acquisition of CardioDynamics International Corporation (Nasdaq:CDIC), a leader in impedance cardiography (ICG) for noninvasive hemodynamic assessment. Under the terms of the agreement, CardioDynamics will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sonosite, Inc. and CardioDynamics shareholders will receive $1.35 per share in cash. The aggregate transaction is valued at approximately $10.0 million, or $12.3 million net of cash and debt.
Shareholders of CardioDynamics approved the acquisition on August 11, 2009. "This acquisition brings us an established sales channel and a franchise in cardiovascular disease management with outstanding long term growth and healthcare cost reduction potential," said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite President and CEO.
"The need to detect and treat cardiovascular disease has never been greater, and CardioDynamics' products and technology will be the platform we will build upon to grow in the physician office segment, as well as expand our presence in the large market for cardiovascular disease management." "Both Sonosite and CardioDynamics have a rich history of innovation and market development," said Marcus Smith, Sonosite Vice President, General Manager, Cardiovascular Disease Management.… [Read more]
Company Provides Overview of Technology, Growth Initiatives and Financial Outlook Reaffirms 2009 Outlook
BOTHELL, WA - August 11, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound at the point-of-care, today provided an overview of the company's technology, corporate growth initiatives and financial outlook for financial analysts and investors at the company's headquarters in Bothell Washington.
LUMENVU™ CATHETER GUIDANCE SYSTEM
The company showed the LumenVu Catheter Guidance System, a product in development that provides visualization for the placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) at the point-of-care utilizing near infrared technology. Sonosite expects to begin shipping LumenVu systems at the end of 2009 subject to FDA clearance. This technology was acquired by the company in 2007. The LumenVu system couples near infrared light with standardized catheter technology to enable visual tracking of a catheter tip in real time as it advances through an arm vein to the superior vena cava.… [Read more]
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Acronym
Name
Date(s)
Location
SCCM
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Jan 16-18
San Diego
AAOS
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Feb 16-18
San Diego
Survival Skills
Survival Skills for the 21st Century Gynecologists
Feb 19-21
New York
AAEM
American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Feb 28-March 1
Orlando
SIR
Society of Interventional Radiology
March 27-30
Chicago
AAPM
American Academy of Pain Management
March 24-26
Washington, DC
ACC
American College of Cardiology
April 3-5
New Orleans
ACP
American College of Physicians
April 7-9
San Diego
RESUS
Resuscitation
April 13-15
Las Vegas
SOAP
Society of Pediatric Anesthesiology
April 14-16
Las Vegas
AANA
Arthrosocpy Association of North America
April 14-16
San Francisco
AIUM
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
April 15-17
New York
AOASM
American Ostephatic Academy… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - July 27, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, today announced the appointment of Rodney F. Hochman, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Hochman, a recognized leader in healthcare, has more than 35 years of hospital management experience and has held numerous executive-level positions in hospitals across the country. He currently serves as chief executive officer of Swedish Medical Center -- the largest, most comprehensive non-profit health provider in the Greater Seattle area -- and has led the organization since April 2007.… [Read more]
Operating cash flow increases 48% to over $7 million on 7% revenue drop during first half of 2009 Revenue declines 1% in first half on constant currency basis Conference Call Webcast Live Today at 1:30 pm Pacific/4:30 pm Eastern
BOTHELL, WA - July 27, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today reported financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2009.
REVENUE
Worldwide revenue in the second quarter of 2009 was $52.3 million, a decrease of 12% compared to the second quarter of 2008. For the first half of 2009, worldwide revenue was $104.1 million; a decrease of 7% compared with the first half of 2008. Changes in foreign currency rates decreased worldwide revenue by approximately 4% in the quarter and 6% in the first half of 2009.
OPERATING CASH FLOW
Operating cash flow was $7.4 million for the first half of 2009 compared to $5.0 million for the first half of 2008, an increase of 48% over the prior year period.
INCOME Operating income… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - October 27, 2008 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point of care medicine, announced today the introduction of SonoGT™ Global Targeted technology, an advance that capitalizes on the power of the M-Turbo platform to drive a new level of color flow imaging, wireless connectivity and workflow integration for anesthesia, emergency medicine, critical care and other acute point-of-care markets.
"SonoGT technology demonstrates the intrinsic capabilities of the M-Turbo system architecture to address our global, multiple point-of-care markets with targeted solutions," said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite President and CEO. "This advance is aimed at increasing imaging capabilities and clinical productivity and includes a wide range of new technologies and options."
The company plans to begin customer shipments of new M-Turbo systems with SonoGT technology in the fourth quarter. Customers can separately purchase SonoGT technology and upgrade existing M-Turbo systems via an easy software download from a USB thumb drive. The new SonoGT technology platform offers the following capabilities:
Color Performance
ColorHD™ Technology - A proprietary, color Doppler algorithm that harnesses the power of the M-Turbo system's digital signal processor to increase color performance, sensitivity and frame rates.… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - July 30, 2007 - Sonosite, Inc., (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, announced today it has acquired LumenVu, Inc., a privately held, development stage company based in Philadelphia. LumenVu, in conjunction with a leading academic research institution, has developed a patented technology to improve the accuracy of catheter placement. The acquisition will strengthen Sonosite's position in the vascular access market as well as add a recurring revenue stream via the disposable catheter guidance device. Sonosite expects to introduce products based on this technology in late 2008. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed and the transaction is not expected to have a material effect on Sonosite's 2007 financial results."The combination of Sonosite's hand-carried ultrasound technology with LumenVu's innovative catheter tracking technology will offer clinicians a major benefit in accurately and cost-effectively placing catheters at the bedside," said Thomas J. Dugan, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and US Sales. "Clinicians have been rapidly adopting Sonosite's hand-carried ultrasound systems to increase the accuracy and speed of catheter insertion. LumenVu's technology will offer the perfect complement to ultrasound by providing a way to easily track the tip of the catheter as it advances through the vessel to ensure that it is placed in the right location, potentially eliminating the need to confirm the location with x-ray or fluoroscopy."… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - August 20, 2007 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader in hand carried ultrasound, announced today it has appointed Marcus Y. Smith as Vice President, Corporate Development. In that position, Mr. Smith will be a member of Sonosite's Executive Committee and report to Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite President and CEO. Mr. Smith joins Sonosite from Philips Medical Systems (PMS) where he served as Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development since 2004. In this capacity he was responsible for directing strategy and business development efforts for Patient Monitoring and Cardiac Care, a $1 billion medical technology division of PMS. While at Philips, Mr. Smith built and executed on a strong portfolio of growth opportunities focused on strengthening core business and expansion into new critical care markets. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Smith led JPMorgan's European logistics investment banking practice as Vice President, Investment Banking for the firm and advised major corporate and government clients on strategic alternatives in the logistics and transportation sectors. He originated and executed a broad range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, equity, debt and derivatives.… [Read more]