AccuVein has launched a pocketsize, portable, non-invasive vein-illumination device that helps emergency responders and medical personnel locate hard-to-find veins in patients more easily.
Weighing 10 ounces, the device uses point-and-click technology, fits in the palm of the hand, and switches quickly between hand-held and hands-free mode. When a button is pressed, the device displays a map on the skin of the underlying veins.
“We’ve found that patients respond positively when they can see a display of their veins for these procedures,” said Stephen Conlon, president of AccuVein. “We expect that the AV300 will contribute to increased patient satisfaction – a priority in the healthcare community.”
An estimated 2.7 million venipunctures are conducted every day in the U.S. In difficult patients, the procedure can take up to 10 minutes and require multiple needle sticks. The AccuVein AV300 detects and highlights the location of hemoglobin in the veins to improve first-attempt stick success rates.
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