US-based point-of-care ultrasound provider Fujifilm Sonosite has unveiled the UHF46-20 Transducer, an advancement in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
The UHF46-20 Transducer offers a minimum scan depth of 4mm, enabling clinicians to visualise the first one to two centimetres beneath the skin.
It can identify structures smaller than 1mm, such as superficial nerves and vessels, with high-quality resolution.
UHF46-20 is the first 46MHz ultra-high frequency (UHF) transducer in the POCUS market, offering superficial image clarity and detail to help clinicians visualise subdermal structures.
The technology, based on Fujifilm VisualSonics’ advanced UHF technology, is exclusively available on the Fujifilm Sonosite LX POCUS system.
Its integration with the Sonosite LX provides a unique solution for various imaging requirements, from deep abdominal scans to ultra-high resolution superficial assessments.
The UHF46-20 Transducer is expected to enhance outcomes in sensitive applications, including Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Rheumatology.
In the NICU, the transducer’s superior resolution may assist clinicians in visualising superficial submillimetre anatomy that conventional ultrasound might not capture.
The use of UHF ultrasound could improve procedural quality by enhancing visualisation of tiny anatomy, potentially increasing first attempt success rates.
In Rheumatology, UHF’s advanced imaging capabilities may help detect subclinical synovitis, erosions, crystal deposits, and inflammation.
Also, it supports early diagnosis and intervention in chronic conditions.
FUJIFILM Sonosite president and CEO Richard Fabian said: “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.
“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.”
