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New laparoscopic linear transducer for ultrasound

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe has announced the European release of its Advanced Laparoscopic Linear Transducer L43LAP. It features a wider ultrasound field of view, a tip design intended to facilitate position and orientation identification, single-handed operability, a bending angle of up to 110 degrees, and compatibility with puncture and ablation procedures.

The new transducer is designed for use in minimally invasive surgery across various surgical disciplines, including hepatobiliary (HBP), urological, gynaecological, and general surgery. It was developed in collaboration with Fujifilm Corporation's endoscopy team. The device incorporates the comapny's endoscope mechanisms and materials aimed at supporting operability and ergonomics during surgical procedures.

"I'm delighted to share Fujifilm's new L43LAP laparoscopic transducer, developed to support minimally invasive procedures with a wider ultrasound field of view, a tip design that makes it easier to identify the position and orientation, improved one-handed operability, a larger bending angle and enhanced puncture compatibility," said Anne-Laure Jet, European Product Manager at Fujifilm Healthcare Europe.

Designed for single-handed operation, the L43LAP linear transducer offers a compact form factor with a stable grip. The device can bend up to 110 degrees in any direction and maintain various bending angles, potentially improving accessibility in anatomically challenging areas. Assist lines corresponding to the scale markings on the transducer are displayed on the ultrasound image. This feature is intended to clarify the positional relationship between the scope and the ultrasound image, supporting tasks such as determining resection lines.

The L43LAP is designed with proximal and distal puncture notches for ultrasound-guided ablation therapy and segmental staining via indocyanine green (ICG) injection into blood vessels under ultrasound guidance, Fujifilm reports. The transducer further features an increased trapezoid angle for a wider field of view, with corresponding improvements in image sensitivity and resolution. Also included is the company's Detective Flow Imaging (DFI) technology for visualising low-speed blood flow during procedures.

The new transducer is engineered to help identify the position of the piezoelectric element and manage transducer orientation during laparoscopic procedures, providing information to support intraoperative decision-making.

Source: Fujifilm

12.12.2025