1.Venipuncture assistance

Conventional venous puncture、Increase the success rate of puncture

The success rate of traditional puncture (relying on palpation and visual inspection) is approximately 60-75%, while it can be increased to 85-95% after using a vein finder, especially for patients with higher difficulty levels (such as children, the elderly, and obese individuals), the effect is particularly remarkable.

Typical scenarios: blood drawing, intravenous infusion, and placement of indwelling needles.

Reduce complications: Lower the risk of hematoma, nerve damage and infection caused by repeated punctures.

Studies show that after using a vein finder, piercing-related complications are reduced by approximately 40%.

Special patient groups

Pediatric patient

Children’s veins are small and mobile, and traditional puncture may require multiple attempts. Vein finder (can clearly display vein branches and reduce the pain of children patients.)

Obese patients

When the subcutaneous fat layer is relatively thick (>3cm), near-infrared technology can penetrate the fat to locate deep veins (the success rate of traditional methods is only 50%).

For patients in shock or dehydration: When blood vessels collapse, the vein finder can identify veins that are invisible to the naked eye and quickly establish an emergency access.



2. Navigation for surgery and interventional therapy

Vascular surgery assistance

PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) :

Accurately select the appropriate vein (such as the precious vein) to avoid mistakenly penetrating arteries or nerves, and the success rate has increased from 75% to over 90%.

Establishment of hemodialysis access: Locate well-functioning veins and prolong the service life of fistulas.

Patients with tumors and undergoing chemotherapy

Protecting vascular resources: Chemotherapy drugs are prone to cause phlebitis. Precise puncture can reduce vascular damage.



3. Emergency and Intensive Care

Rapid establishment of intravenous access: In emergency scenarios (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, massive hemorrhage), shorten the puncture time to within one minute.

Difficult intravenous treatment: For burn patients (with skin damage) or those with edema, avoid blind puncture.



4. Management of chronic venous diseases

Varicose vein screening: Evaluate the function of venous valves through dynamic imaging to assist in early diagnosis.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) assessment: Some studies have explored the possibility of using a vein finder combined with ultrasound to detect thrombosis (not yet widespread).



5. Special scenario applications

Military and disaster medicine

Battlefield first aid: Portable devices can quickly locate veins in low-light or harsh environments.

Veterinary field

Pet medical care: It is used for venipuncture of animals such as dogs and cats, especially for small dogs or dehydrated animals, with remarkable effects.



6. Medical Education and Quality Control

Training and teaching: Demonstrate the anatomical structure of veins through real-time imaging to reduce the practice mistakes of beginners on real patients.

Operation Record and analysis: Store puncture data for review to enhance the technical proficiency of the team.



Clinical advantages and limitations

Advantages

Non-invasive, real-time imaging

Reduce medical costs (decrease waste of consumables and repetitive operations)

Improve patient experience (reduce pain and anxiety)

Limitations: Technical limitations: The efficacy may decline for patients with extreme obesity (fat layer >5cm) or severe circulatory disorders.



The future direction of clinical development

Fusion with ultrasound: Enhance the imaging capability of deep veins and microvessels.

AI prediction system: Automatically recommend the best puncture path.

Low-cost popularization: Develop a simple version suitable for primary healthcare.

Vein finder has gradually evolved from an "optional tool" to a "clinical necessity", especially showing significant value in enhancing medical safety and efficiency. However, its full-scale popularization still needs to address issues of cost and technical compatibility.

Also welcome to contact us, we are ZD Medical Inc.
Tel : +86-187 9586 9515
Email : sales@zd-med.com
Whatsapp/Mobile : +86-187 9586 9515

Vein finder, as an important auxiliary tool in the modern medical field, has made remarkable progress in both technology and application in recent years. This article will delve deeply into the latest technological developments, market dynamics, clinical application trends, and future innovation directions of vein finder devices. From near-infrared imaging to artificial intelligence algorithms, from portable design to multimodal fusion, vein finder technology is undergoing a profound transformation, bringing revolutionary improvements to the quality and efficiency of medical care. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the current mainstream technology routes, examine the global market landscape and growth drivers, and look forward to possible breakthrough innovations in this field, providing comprehensive industry insights for medical professionals, researchers and investors.

The latest advancements in vein finder technology:
Vein finder technology has made breakthrough progress in recent years, mainly reflected in three aspects: imaging accuracy, intelligence and multi-functional integration. The current mainstream technical routes include various methods such as near-infrared (NIR) imaging, multispectral imaging, laser projection, and ultrasonic testing. Each technology has its unique advantages and application scenarios.

In particular, the new generation system of ZD Medical Company, through the combination of multispectral imaging technology and AI algorithms, has significantly enhanced image resolution, enabling clear display of the direction, depth and branches of subcutaneous veins, and greatly improving the recognition ability of small and fragile blood vessels.

The introduction of artificial intelligence algorithms is one of the most significant advancements in current vein finder technology. Advanced deep learning models can automatically mark the best puncture points, reduce human errors, and adapt to patients of different skin colors and constitutions through continuous learning.

Real-time dynamic tracking function has become a standard feature of high-end products. Unlike traditional static imaging, the new generation of systems can display the changes in vascular status in real time, which is of great significance for monitoring the infusion process and evaluating vascular function. Some high-end models, such as Vein Finder System, have been able to quantify vascular elasticity and calcification degree, providing early screening functions for patients with chronic diseases.

In terms of portability, the market trend is clearly moving towards miniaturization and wireless development. The market share of handheld vein finder devices has exceeded 60%, and their lightweight design supports bedside, on-site and even battlefield use. Some models can even be integrated into mobile medical vehicles or drone first aid kits, greatly expanding the application scenarios. It is worth noting that the emergence of wearable vein detection devices represents the latest trend. Near-infrared technology has been integrated into smart glasses and wrist-worn devices, enhancing mobility and real-time usage capabilities in emergency situations

Also welcome to contact us, we are ZD Medical Inc.
Tel : +86-187 9586 9515
Email : sales@zd-med.com
Whatsapp/Mobile : +86-187 9586 9515