Patent ID: 8712498
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: A61B,A61M,G02B,G06T

Abstract:
1. A hand-holdable miniature vein enhancer, for single-handed use in the handheld imaging of veins of a target area on a patient in a venipuncture procedure, said miniature vein enhancer comprising: a mast member; a miniature projection head configured to be secured proximate to a first end of said mast member, said miniature projection head comprising a first laser configured to image the target area and a second laser configured to project said image onto the target area, said miniature projection head configured to use a first wavelength of non-diffuse light to image the target area and a second wavelength to project said image onto the target area; and means for releasably securing a second end of said mast member to a cylindrical portion of a vial holder/needle combination, to permit single-handed lifting and use of said miniature vein enhancer, during handheld imaging of the target area in a venipuncture procedure, which mimics a normal grip used for grasping a vial holder for insertion into veins.