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Method of using a combination vein contrast enhancer and bar code scanning device

US9345427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/609
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

It is known in the art to use an apparatus to enhance the visual appearance of the veins and arteries in a patient to facilitate insertion of needles into those veins and arteries. This application discloses a number of inventions that add additional data collection and presentation capabilities to a handheld vein enhancement apparatus and a set of processes for the collection of blood and the delivery of IV medicines that use the handheld device to mediate the process.

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