Fujifilm Sonosite Reveals New Transducer for Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Fujifilm Sonosite has introduced its UHF46-20 transducer, which the company touts as the first and only 46MHz ultra-high frequency (UHF) transducer available today in the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) market.

The transducer enables minimum scan depth of 4 mm, letting clinicians clearly visualize the first one to two centimeters under the skin and identify structures smaller than 1 mm, such as superficial nerves and vessels. It’s built on the advanced UHF technology from Fujifilm VisualSonics and available exclusively on the Fujifilm Sonosite LX POCUS system.

Combining the new transducer and Sonosite LX offers a solutions for a variety of imaging needs, spanning from deep abdominal scans to ultra-high resolution superficial assessments. The new transducer could also improve outcomes in sensitive applications like the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and rheumatology—in the NICU, its resolution can help see superficial submillimeter anatomy that conventional ultrasound might not capture.

In rheumatology, UHF’s superficial imaging can aid visualization of subclinical synovitis, erosions, crystal deposits, and inflammation.

“At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are driven by a commitment to help solve real-world challenges clinicians and providers face. The UHF46-20 transducer, when paired with the Sonosite LX system, enables the largest frequency range of any point-of-care ultrasound system on the market today – addressing a longstanding challenge that current clinical ultrasound systems have been unable to overcome,” said Richard Fabian, president and CEO of FUJIFILM Sonosite. “We’re proud to bring to market the UHF46-20 Transducer as the first and only 46MHz UHF transducer in POCUS to provide clinicians with an unparalleled tool that may help them enhance diagnostic confidence and procedural accuracy.”

Earlier this year, the company promoted Dennis Giacomino to the newly created role of chief commercial officer, reporting to president/CEO Richard Fabian.