A-Lite Vein Locator (3rd Gen)

The Vein Locator is a solution that uses red light as a mechanism for locating veins. When switched on and held it close to the skin of the target area of the patient, the device is able to make veins visible. No image processing is required. The Vein Locator runs on rechargeable batteries. A charger is included with the product. ^{Interview with representative}

The Vein Locator uses the principle of red light absorption by deoxy-hemoglobin content in the patient’s vein. Deoxy-hemoglobin in the vein absorbs red light and veins therefore show up clearly on the patient’s skin against the brighter red background of the surrounding tissues. In addition, red light is non-ionizing in nature, harmless to human skin and does not need extra equipment to process the image.

The user can bring the Vein Locator back to the location of purchase. It is possible that an engineer in the hospital will be able to fix the device. ^{Interview with representative in 2017}

Device lifetime is 2-4 years. The battery lasts 1-2 days on a single charge. The Vein Locator will have a one year warranty.  ^{Interview with representative in 2017}

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Disinfect and sterilize Vein Locator after each use using alcohol pads. ^{Interview with representative in 2017}