FUJIFILM is first to market with Ultra High Frequency Ultrasound System for Human Studies … [Read more]
BOTHELL, WA., April 12, 2016 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge ultrasound solutions and providing world-leading education to enable point-of-care visualization access, announced today CE mark and 510(k) clearance for its new mountable ultrasound system, the Sonosite SII. Developed for regional anesthesia, vascular access and trauma applications, the SII empowers efficiency for clinicians through a simple, yet smart user interface that adapts to the user’s imaging needs.… [Read more]
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging to Explore Stemming More Than 1000 Preventable Deaths Each Day In The US Healthcare System
BOTHELL, WA, July 17, 2014 – FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., the world leader and specialist in ultrasound performed at the point-of-care, applauds the US Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging for having a hearing to explore ways to stem the more than 1000 preventable patient deaths a day in the US healthcare system.
"This crisis needs to be addressed at the highest levels sooner rather than later, and we applaud the Senate for taking action," said Diku Mandavia, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at FUJIFILM Sonosite. "The fact is that there are many tools and methods to prevent these deaths if adopted broadly across a hospital, including those to significantly reduce a major threat to patient safety –hospital-acquired conditions."
Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) are complications that a patient may develop during a stay in a hospital or medical facility. To reduce this patient risk, many leading hospitals now mandate that their physicians adopt proven best practices. As an example, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), as well as other medical groups recommend ultrasound-guided central line insertion for safer vascular access, based on overwhelming scientific evidence of its safety benefits.… [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]
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.
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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]
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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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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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.”
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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]
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]
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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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]