FUJIFILM Sonosite Launches World’s First 46MHz Ultra-High-Frequency Transducer for Point-of-Care Ultrasound

FUJIFILM Sonosite, a leading provider of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) solutions, has introduced the UHF46-20 Transducer, the first and only 46MHz ultra high frequency (UHF) transducer currently available for point-of-care ultrasound. 

Designed to deliver exceptional image clarity for superficial structures, this innovation marks a significant advancement in ultrasound technology for bedside and clinical use.

The new transducer is capable of imaging as shallow as 4mm beneath the skin, allowing clinicians to view structures as small as 1mm in size.
 
This is particularly beneficial for visualising superficial nerves, small vessels, and fine anatomical details that are often difficult to detect using conventional ultrasound.

Built using technology from FUJIFILM VisualSonics, the UHF46-20 is available exclusively on the FUJIFILM Sonosite LX system. 

This combination offers the broadest frequency range currently available in a POCUS platform, giving users a comprehensive tool for both deep and highly detailed superficial imaging.

This transducer has the potential to improve outcomes in several clinical settings. In neonatal care, for example, its precision may assist in viewing tiny superficial anatomy that standard ultrasound may miss, potentially improving the accuracy of procedures and reducing the need for repeat attempts. 

In rheumatology, the high resolution may support earlier detection of subtle signs of disease, such as synovitis, joint erosions, and crystal deposits.

The UHF46-20 Transducer represents a major step forward in providing clinicians with clearer, more detailed images at the bedside, enabling faster diagnosis and greater confidence in procedures involving fine or superficial anatomy.