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Gus Iversen, Editor in Chief | May 21, 2026
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation has launched a new endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscope designed to simplify pulmonary procedures and reduce workflow steps tied to traditional balloon-based systems.
The Lexington, Massachusetts-based company unveiled the EB-710US at the American Thoracic Society conference in Orlando, Florida. The bronchoscope features a balloon-less design intended to eliminate the setup and reprocessing issues associated with conventional EBUS scopes.
Traditional EBUS bronchoscopes use a balloon at the tip of the device to maintain contact between the ultrasound probe and airway tissue. Fujifilm said removing the balloon can reduce preparation time and avoid issues such as air bubbles that may interfere with ultrasound imaging. The company also said the design may help reduce contamination risks linked to balloon reprocessing and biofilm formation.
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“Pulmonologists have long balanced the need for high-quality imaging with the practical challenges of procedure efficiency and reprocessing,” Tai Fujita, senior vice president of the endoscopy division at FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, said in a statement.
The bronchoscope includes a 6.4 mm distal end and a 5.9 mm insertion tube intended to improve maneuverability in the airways. It also offers 180-degree upward and 90-degree downward angulation and a 120-degree field of view.
Fujifilm said the device incorporates a redesigned ultrasound transducer aimed at improving image resolution and tissue penetration. Additional features include a shortened transducer to improve mucosal contact and a continuous needle view to support puncture alignment during procedures.
The company cited several published reports describing the use of the scope in accessing difficult mediastinal and peripheral lung targets without a balloon. Those reports include a cadaveric crossover study published in CHEST Pulmonary in 2025 and two 2026 case reports involving lung cancer diagnosis and staging procedures.
The EB-710US is being demonstrated at Fujifilm’s booth during the ATS meeting, which runs through May 20.
