We are the world leader in hand-carried ultrasound, or HCU, systems. We specialize in the development of HCU systems for use in a variety of medical specialties in a range of clinical settings at the point-of-care. Our proprietary technologies have enabled us to design HCU systems that combine high resolution, all-digital, broadband imaging with advanced features and capabilities typically found on cart-based ultrasound systems. We believe that the performance, size, durability, ease of use and cost-effectiveness of our products are expanding existing ultrasound markets, and are opening new markets by bringing ultrasound visualization out of the imaging lab to the point-of-care such as the patient’s bedside or the physician’s examining table for diagnosis and procedural guidance. The large size, weight and complexity of traditional cart-based ultrasound systems typically require a highly trained specialist to perform the examination in a centralized imaging department, such as a hospital’s radiology department. Our intent is to enable clinicians to use ultrasound in a variety of clinical settings by developing each potential market based on three fundamental tenets: (i) the design of high performance, easy to use system hardware, software and transducers with application-specific settings and capabilities; (ii) the provision of educational training that ensures appropriate use of the equipment in the clinical setting; and (iii) the support of professional institutions and ultrasound thought leaders in the completion of use protocols and clinical research that accelerates the adoption of HCU to improve patient outcomes. By providing ultrasound at the primary point-of-care, our systems expedite diagnosis and treatment in acute and critical care settings and provide visual guidance for interventional procedures. In outpatient settings, our systems can eliminate delays associated with the outpatient referral process. This increased accessibility is changing clinical practice, improving patient care and safety and has the potential to reduce healthcare costs through earlier diagnosis of diseases and conditions.
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CEO
Patrick Spence
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Former names
Handheld Ultrasound Systems Inc, Sonosight Inc
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IRS number
911405022
Latest filings (excl ownership)
15-12G
Securities registration termination
30 Mar 12
8-K
Fujifilm Holdings Completes Acquisition of SonoSite
30 Mar 12
25-NSE
Exchange delisting
29 Mar 12
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2011 FY
Annual report
15 Mar 12
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Notice of effectiveness
14 Mar 12
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14 Mar 12
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14 Mar 12
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Prospectus update (post-effective amendment)
13 Mar 12
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13 Mar 12
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Prospectus update (post-effective amendment)
13 Mar 12