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1. Vein Finder Overview
1.1Intended Use
The VeinSightTM vein finder is a portable instrument to help medical
professionals to locate certain superficial veins.
The VeinSightTM vein finder should not be used as the sole method for
locating veins, and should beused by aqualified medical professional.
When using the VeinSightTM vein finder, medical practitioners should
always follow the appropriate medical protocols and practices which
are required by their medical facility, to exercise sound medical
judgment.
The VeinSightTM vein finder can be used in the situation that the
determination of vein location is necessary. When used properly, the
VeinSightTM vein finder enables users to locate certain superficial
veins in connection with medical procedures, such as venipuncture.
1.2Product Descriptions
The VeinSightTM vein finder detects veins beneath the skin by using
infrared light, then projecting the image of the veins on the skin surface
directly above the veins.
Qualified medical personnel can observe the displayed vasculature to
find a vein of the right size and the location of superficial veins for
venipuncture and other medical procedures.
The VeinSightTM vein finder only shows superficial vasculature. The
maximum depth of displayed veins varies by patients.
The causes for the different depths of display that are less than optimal
or lack of vein include, but are not limited to, vein depth, skin conditions
(e.g. eczema, tattoos), hair, scarring or other highly contoured skin
surface, and adipose (fatty) tissue.
When held directly overhead, the VeinSightTM vein finder accurately
locates the center of a vein.