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We Have Obtained “Certification for a Designated Specially Controlled Medical Device.”
On March 11, 2026, our company obtained the “Certification of Designated Specially Controlled Medical Devices.” We are dedicated to accelerating the integration of AI-assisted ultrasound diagnostics into the healthcare system. ■ Details of the “Certification of Designated Specially Controlled Medical Devices.” Certification Number: 308ACBZX00005000 Marketing Authorization Holder: Southwood Inc. Certified Product: Ultrasound Image Display Software “Southwood” Certification Dat
4 days ago
We Have Obtained “Certification for a Designated Specially Controlled Medical Device.”
On March 11, 2026, our company obtained the “Certification of Designated Specially Controlled Medical Devices.” We are dedicated to accelerating the integration of AI-assisted ultrasound diagnostics into the healthcare system. ■ Details of the “Certification of Designated Specially Controlled Medical Devices.” Certification Number: 308ACBZX00005000 Marketing Authorization Holder: Southwood Inc. Certified Product: Ultrasound Image Display Software “Southwood” Certification Dat
4 days ago1 min read
A Pilot Study on Remote Ultrasound Using the “Butterfly iQ3™” Was Conducted
Southwood Inc. (Headquarters: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Kenya Kusunose), a licensed distributor of the portable ultrasound diagnostic device “Butterfly iQ3™” manufactured by Butterfly Network, Inc. (U.S.), conducted a remote echocardiography demonstration (pilot study) on March 6, 2026, at University of the Ryukyus Hospital and Okinawa Prefectural Yaeyama Hospital, with real-time connectivity between both locations. In this pilot study of
Mar 172 min read
We Have Obtained a Secondhand Goods Dealer License
Our company has obtained a Secondhand Goods Dealer License on March 16, 2026. ■ Secondhand Goods Dealer License Registration Details Registered Organization: Southwood Inc. Registration Number: 301002616454 License Date: March 16, 2026 ■ Contact Information info@southwood.co.jp
Mar 171 min read
We Have Obtained ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
Our company has obtained certification for the international standard ISO/IEC 27001, which relates to Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), on March 3, 2026. ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to effectively manage information by ensuring an appropriate balance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, thereby enabling the secure and efficient use of information. We will continue to appropriately manage ou
Mar 111 min read
We Will Participate in “DEEPTECH STARTUP PITCH in TOKYO” Hosted by Tokushima Prefecture
Our company will participate in the “DEEPTECH STARTUP PITCH in TOKYO,” which will be held in Tokyo on Thursday, March 12, 2026. ■ Event Overview “DEEPTECH STARTUP PITCH in TOKYO” is a pitch event where Tokushima Prefecture’s leading deep-tech startups present their technologies and future potential to investors and organizations seeking new investment and collaboration opportunities. This event offers a firsthand look at the forefront of innovation emerging from Tokushima, as
Feb 131 min read
A Study Session Using the “Butterfly iQ3™” Was Held at Okayama University
Southwood Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture; President: Kenya Kusunose), an authorized distributor, hosted a study session using the portable ultrasound imaging device “Butterfly iQ3™,” manufactured by Butterfly Network, Inc. (USA). The session, organized by the Regional Medical Personnel Development Program, was held at Okayama University on January 17, 2026. Physicians, residents, and students involved in regional healthcare participated in hands
Feb 101 min read
We have issued a self-declaration of conformity in accordance with the international standard for post-editing, ISO 18587:2017.
Southwood Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture; President: Kenya Kusunose) declared self-conformity with the international standard for post-editing (the process of human correction of machine translation output), ISO 18587:2017, on January 22, 2026. This declaration was implemented based on the Guidelines for Issuing a Supplier Declaration of Conformity to ISO 18587 established by the Asia-Pacific Association for Machine Translation (AAMT). ◼︎ ◼︎For
Jan 261 min read
Type II Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales Business license from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as of November 13, 2025.
Southwood Inc. otained a “Type II Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales License” from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on November 13, 2025. This enables us to manufacture and sell program-based medical devices, including medical AI, up to Class II. ■License Information Manufacturing Facility Name：Southwood Co., Ltd. Manufacturing Facility Address：1 Bancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Registration Number：13B2X10646 ■Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter info@southwood.co.jp
Dec 5, 20251 min read
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