Image Guided Vein Visualiser: VEIN-VIZ

Drawing blood or starting an IV on a subject with hidden veins can be challenging because their veins may be difficult to locate manually. Vein visualization is an innovative technology that can assist healthcare professionals find the best veins for IV catheter insertion or blood draws.  This is a proven non-contact and radiation free technology to enable accurate visualization of the veins located under the skin using infrared light and digital imaging. This technology creates a real-time vein map on the screen. The imported versions of vein finders are very expensive and cost several lakhs of rupees. Further, the imported devices are generally not customized for Indian population.

Vein-viz is an indigenously designed and developed device by CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh towards real-time vein detection, localization and visualization based upon Near-infrared (NIR) imaging. It is useful towards finding and visualizing clinically relevant difficult to access veins in subjects  with different body characteristics, children, elderly, etc. This device can aid Phlebotomists and healthcare workers to improve patient experience by reducing number of sticks, lower catheter dwell time, and precise venipuncture avoiding associated complications. Vein-Viz is envisaged to be cost-effective, convenient, customizable, and appropriate for Indian population having different skin tones and physiology. Vein-Viz has been designed in two variants i.e., portable handheld and large screen

• Indigenous, affordable device for vascular vein detection and visualization
• Non-invasive & non-contact design towards patient safety from infections
• NIR imaging-based vein detection and visualization capability on screen
• Image recording option
• Suitable to locate difficult to access veins
• Visualization of valves and bifurcations
• Provision for user adjustable intensity controls
• Multiple color modes to get clear vein map