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]
Conference Call Today at 1:30 PM Pacific Time
BOTHELL, WA - April 27, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. First quarter 2009 worldwide revenue was $51.8 million, a decrease of 1% over the prior year's first quarter as previously announced. Changes in foreign currency rates decreased worldwide revenue in the first quarter of 2009 by approximately 8%. Total US revenue grew 5% in the quarter to $23.2 million driven by more than doubling of revenue in the enterprise channel. US direct hospital sales were negatively impacted by the slowdown in hospital capital spending - down 14%. International sales were down 6% to $28.6 million due to a 14% negative foreign exchange impact. On a constant currency basis, international sales were up 8%.… [Read more]
Sonosite and Medical Simulation Corporation to Demonstrate Safe Central Line Placement Techniques at AACN Meeting
BOTHELL, WA - May 15, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced that Medical Simulation Corporation (MSC) has selected Sonosite's M-Turbo® ultrasound as their preferred system for teaching clinicians central line placement procedures for their SimSuite® Central Line Management Program. MSC is the leader in providing full-service simulation training and education services to healthcare personnel, medical societies and medical product manufacturers. "Medical Simulation Corporation is proud to partner with Sonosite as its preferred ultrasound vendor for the SimSuite Central Line Management Program," Bill Younkes, MSC President and CEO said.
"Throughout the selection process, Sonosite's M-Turbo ultrasound system rose to the top in head-to-head demonstrations with multiple vendors and met our needs for portability and exceptional image quality. Along with their 5-year warranty; Sonosite's work with the military speaks volumes about their system's reliability."… [Read more]
Acquisition Adds Innovative, Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Products and Disposable Sensors Expands Sonosite's Sales Channel to Large Market for Cardiovascular Disease Management
BOTHELL, WA - June 9, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire CardioDynamics International Corporation (Nasdaq:CDIC). Under the terms of the agreement, Sonosite will acquire CardioDynamics in exchange for $1.35 per share in cash. The aggregate transaction value will be approximately $10.0 million, or $12.3 million net of cash and debt. CardioDynamics reported revenues of $24.5 million in 2008. Its impedance cardiography (ICG) product line provides non-invasive assessment of cardiac output and other hemodynamic parameters in the physician's office, outpatient clinic or hospital.
This information allows physicians to assess and diagnose underlying cardiovascular disorders, customize and target treatment, monitor the effectiveness of prescribed medications and identify potential complications. The company's latest generation product, the BioZ® Dx system, integrates ICG with electrocardiography (ECG), providing the ability to assess both mechanical and electrical cardiovascular function.… [Read more]
The Ultimate Workflow Solution in the Palm of Your Hand
BOTHELL, WA, June 11, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, announced today that it has begun customer shipments of the SonoRemote™ Control, a compact voice or touch activated solution for adjusting ultrasound controls at a distance when using Sonosite M-Turbo® or S Series™ systems. Approximately the size of an iPhone® and using Bluetooth® technology, the SonoRemote Control is capable of adjusting essential system parameters €“ Depth, Gain, Freeze and Save €“ within 10 meters of the ultrasound system. With voice activation or when used in a sterile sheath, the Sonosite remote control eliminates the need to break the sterile field during interventional procedures.
And with a tactile reference keypad the user does not have to look at the remote to identify which button to press€”even the touchpad has been designed with increased workflow in mind. Dr. Ben DuBois, MD, orthopedic shoulder specialist in San Diego, explains how the remote can help in his practice:"With any ultrasound guided needle placement for joint injections I am using both hands and am unable to save or freeze the ultrasound image without having a medical assistant in the room to help.… [Read more]
The First Ultrasound Company to Provide Free iPhone App Offering 45 Instructional Videos For Point-of-Care Ultrasound
BOTHELL, WA, June 24, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, announced today the launch of the SonoAccess™ application, the first medical iPhone app from an ultrasound company that provides a multimedia library of ultrasound resource materials for medical professionals to access when and where they need it.
The SonoAccess application is an iPhone or iPod touch® interactive mobile learning application that addresses the continuing educational needs of point-of-care ultrasound users. Sonosite partnered with leading physicians to gather and create clinical education materials for emergency medicine, critical care and anesthesia with other specialties to be added soon. Users can access high quality instructional videos, case studies and reimbursement guides, as well as reference nearly 100 clinical images and news feeds on Sonosite. In addition, users can customize their user profiles to generate recommended lists of videos specific to their practice, as well as share videos, case studies and images with their colleagues and friends.… [Read more]
One Button User Interface, High Resolution Imaging International Shipments Begun
BOTHELL, WA - July 7, 2009 - Sonosite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound, today announced the introduction of its new 6 pound NanoMaxx™ ultrasound tool, the latest addition to Sonosite's suite of specialized products for point-of-care visualization in medicine. Designed for diagnostic imaging, clinical assessment and procedural guidance at the hospital bedside and in the physician's office, the NanoMaxx system is the company's latest innovation in point-of-care user design and features one button system control.
Sonosite has begun deliveries to international customers and is waiting FDA 510(k) clearance to begin US customer shipments. "The NanoMaxx tool makes high quality ultrasound available to a much broader range of clinicians and applications, all of which can save time and money and improve patient safety," said Kevin M. Goodwin, Sonosite President and CEO. "The healthcare world is changing dramatically and the NanoMaxx is part of our continuing effort to make ultrasound a more affordable and useful tool in the world of medicine."… [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA - July 15, 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 second quarter financial results on Monday, July 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 the "investors" Section on Sonosite's website at (www.sonosite.com). A replay of the audio webcast will be available beginning July 27, 2009, 5:30 pm PT and will be available until August 10, 2009, 9:59 pm PT by dialing (719) 457-0820 or toll-free (888) 203-1112. The confirmation code 4668347 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 700 people worldwide.… [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 - 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]
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]
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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]
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]
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 - 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]
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 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 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–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]