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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Senzime's Licensee Fukuda Denshi Expands Market Reach with Regulatory Approvals in the US and UK
UPPSALA, SWEDEN / / July 9, 2025 / Senzime (STO:SEZI)(OTCQX:SNZZF) today announced that its licensee, Fukuda Denshi, has received FDA and UKCA approvals to launch its integrated HN-100 neuromuscular transmission module in the US and UK markets. The HN-100 module, powered by Senzime's TetraGraph® technology, is the first stand-alone electromyography (EMG)-based solution designed for plug-and-play integration with Fukuda Denshi's line of bedside patient monitors. Originally launched in Japan in 2024, the HN-100 module has quickly gained traction as a smart, efficient solution for enabling EMG-based Train-of-Four monitoring directly through Fukuda's Dynascope series of bedside monitors. Sold as an accessory, the HN-100 module is used in combination with Senzime's portfolio of disposable EMG sensors. "This is another important milestone for Senzime and a testament to our long-term collaboration with Fukuda. These market approvals enable Fukuda to target its installed base of patient monitors in the US and UK - supported by our US team and UK distributor. The HN-100, a unique, integrated EMG module for neuromuscular monitoring powered by our proprietary technology, is a smart complement to our existing portable, stand-alone TetraGraph," said Philip Siberg, CEO of Senzime. Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd., a leader in the patient monitoring market, has held a license agreement with Senzime since 2016. Under the agreement, Fukuda Denshi holds exclusive and certain non-exclusive rights to license and commercialize Senzime's TetraGraph technology in Japan and selected international markets under its own brand. Senzime generates revenue from Fukuda through manufacturing of select products and variable royalty compensation based on actual sales. For further information, please contact: Philip Siberg, CEO of Senzime ABPhone: +46 (0) 707 90 67 34, e-mail: About Senzime Senzime is a leading medical device company at the forefront of a changing healthcare market, driven by new clinical guidelines and emerging technologies. Established in 1999, Senzime develops and markets precision-based monitoring systems that improve outcomes, reduce costs, and advance perioperative patient safety. The flagship solution is the TetraGraph® system, proven best-in-class for accurate monitoring of neuromuscular transmission during surgery and used in thousands of operating rooms across the globe. The system helps to secure precise dosing of paralytic drugs and provides enhanced insights to safeguard every patient's journey, from anesthesia to recovery. Headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, Senzime is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market (SEZI), with cross-trading on the US OTCQX Market (SNZZF), and backed by long-term investors. More information is available at Attachments Senzime's Licensee Fukuda Denshi Expands Market Reach with Regulatory Approvals in the US and UK SOURCE: Senzime View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yomiuri Shimbun
07-07-2025
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Nature Walk in Japan's Tohoku Region Draws Nearly 600; Michinoku Coastal Trail Links 4 Prefectures on Pacific Coast
HACHINOHE, Aomori — A walking event was held Sunday on the Michinoku Coastal Trail, which links the four prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima along the Pacific coast. A total of 594 participants from Tokyo, Aomori and 10 other prefectures joined the event — dubbed the Michinoku Coastal Trail Walk in Hachinohe with Pokémon Local Acts — in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. The event consisted of two courses, an 8-kilometer walk and a 5-kilometer walk. The participants enjoyed the sight of beautiful flora and massive rocks on Tanesashi Kaigan beach, a nationally renowned scenic spot. Homemaker Akina Fukuda, 41, of Hachinohe, took part in the trail walk with three family members. Fukuda said she was able to rediscover the charm of her hometown. The event was organized by the Environment Ministry and the Michinoku Coastal Trail walk committee with support from The Yomiuri Shimbun and others. It also had special sponsorship from Asics Corp. and Japan Airlines Co.
Asahi Shimbun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Asahi Shimbun
TV host Kokubun steps down after misconduct surfaces
Celebrity entertainer Taichi Kokubun will step down from his popular TV show due to serious misconduct, Nippon Television Network Corp. announced, without disclosing the nature of the allegation. Nippon TV President Hiroyuki Fukuda addressed the media on June 20 following an emergency board meeting, expressing regret over the situation. 'It is a serious and unfortunate matter,' Fukuda said. However, he declined to disclose specific details of Kokubun's misconduct, citing privacy concerns. Kokubun, 50, also released a public apology, announcing that he would be suspending all entertainment activities for the time being. 'The root cause lies entirely in my own lack of awareness of the position I hold, my complacency, poor judgment and inadequate behavior,' he said in the statement. Kokubun rose to fame as a member of the popular boy band Tokio and later expanded into acting and hosting TV and radio programs. His sudden announcement of suspension will leave broadcasters scrambling to reschedule or even cancel six shows in which he has been appearing. According to Nippon TV, the company became aware of the issue on May 27 after a source alerted the broadcaster to Kokubun's misbehavior. A subsequent investigation involving a third-party lawyer included interviews with relevant individuals. The findings led to the decision for Kokubun's removal from 'The! Tetsuwan! Dash!!,' an iconic reality show he co-hosted for three decades. Despite the controversy, the broadcaster confirmed that the program will continue airing. 'This is an issue concerning an individual cast member, not the show itself,' Fukuda said. He emphasized that no Nippon TV staff members engaged in any misconduct but acknowledged the broadcaster's responsibility for continuing to cast someone with potential issues. The revelation comes as the entertainment industry increasingly confronts issues of harassment and human rights violations, typically involving sexual abuse and bullying. Earlier this year, another well-known TV show host, Masahiro Nakai, retired from show business following accusations that he sexually abused a female newscaster from Fuji Television Network Inc. Both Nakai and Kokubun are originally from Johnny & Associates Inc., now renamed, the powerful showbiz agency at the center of a major sexual abuse scandal involving its late founder. (This article was written by Sachi Matsumoto and Yusuke Miyata.)
The Star
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Australian meats get Japanese treatment
Fukuda's twists include Australian Lamb Onigiri with Lamb Miso (left) and juicy lamb dumpling with spicy 'shiso' dressing. — YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star Lovers of lamb and beef can take the opportunity to enjoy premium Australian meats with Japanese flair. Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur is hosting Japanese guest chef Koji Fukuda for 'A Taste of Japan' showcase. Until May 26, Fukuda will serve creations with his signature twist during weekday buffet dinners at Thyme restaurant, with a special Fabulous Meat and Seafood Buffet today and tomorrow. The celebration wraps up in style with an exclusive five-course dinner with wine on May 26 at Pacific Lounge, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur. This dining experience is held in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Aussie Beef & Lamb. Fukuda, who is 'Lambassador' for Aussie lamb in partnership with MLA, brings his unique take on the meat by combining it with Japanese ingredients. The initiative is a global project that identifies influential food professionals who are passionate about cooking with Australian lamb. Inspired by his culinary journey in Victoria, Australia, Fukuda is on a mission to introduce more lamb into Japanese cuisine, a rarity in his home country. 'In Japan, lamb is not a typical ingredient. Even in supermarkets, it is hard to find. 'Over the past few years, it has been slowly gaining traction. 'In the north of Japan for example, a stir-fried dish featuring lamb shoulder is popular,' he said. At Parkroyal, expect creative bites like Australian Lamb Onigiri with Lamb Miso, Slim Beef Strip Tempura, Hokkaido-style Genghis Khan Yakisoba and juicy lamb dumplings with a spicy shiso dressing from Fukuda. The buffet dinner is priced at RM185nett per person, the meat-and-seafood buffet is RM238nett, and five-course wine dinner is RM368nett. For reservations, WhatsApp 010-229 7156 or email
Daily Tribune
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Trump vs Toyota?
With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance. Japan's Toyota is the second-top-selling automaker in the United States, where it shifted more than 2.3 million vehicles last year. Meanwhile US industry leader General Motors sold just 587 Chevrolets and 449 Cadillacs in Japan, while Ford pulled out of the tough Japanese market nearly a decade ago. And it's not just an aversion to foreign brands -- in 2024 Mercedes-Benz sold more than 53,000 vehicles and BMW sold over 52,000 including Minis. "They don't take our cars, but we take MILLIONS of theirs!" Trump said in April, accusing Japan of treating its ally "very poorly on trade". To try and rev up the US auto industry, Trump has imposed a 25 percent levy on imported vehicles, in a major blow to Tokyo. Many people in Japan admire vintage US cars, but when it comes to new wheels, they hold more trust in domestic brands, Fukuda told AFP. West Coast hip-hop booms out at his shop Y-Tech, an incongruous slice of Americana amid the rice paddies north of Tokyo. "To be honest I think the problem is the size of the roads," as well as an impression that US cars break down more often, which is likely unfounded, Fukuda said. At his garage, the 20 or so classic US models in varying states of restoration include a silver-green 1970 Chevrolet Nova and a 1954 Buick Roadmaster. But Fukuda also drives a modern SUV -- a General Motors Yukon, which is two metres (6.5 feet) wide and "sticks out or is packed in" when parked in Tokyo's narrow streets. Although some US cars are smaller, the brands remain a niche choice because "there are hardly any places that sell them or repair them", he said. 'Bowling ball test' Yuka Fujimoto, a 42-year-old modelling agency manager, told AFP she had never considered buying a US car. "American cars don't sell very well" in Japan, where domestic automakers offer "a wide range of line-ups including for families", she said. However Trump believes Japan is keeping out American cars with "non-tariff cheating". This includes "Protective Technical Standards (Japan's bowling ball test)" he wrote last month on Truth Social. "They take a bowling ball from 20 feet up in the air and they drop it on the hood of the car. And if the hood dents, then the car doesn't qualify," Trump reportedly elaborated in 2018. A Japanese transport ministry official in charge of safety standards told AFP that no actual bowling balls are used. Trump "may be mixing it up with a test where a hemispherical human head model is hit on the hood", the official said. But the car's bonnet is in fact required to dent to absorb the impact, he explained. Tweaking Japan's vehicle import procedures is a potential bargaining chip for Tokyo in tariff talks with Washington. The country could offer to widen access to a simplified screening process which currently applies to 5,000 vehicles per model annually, Japanese media reports said.
