Because the Vein Viewer’s technology encompasses such a broad range of civilian applications including emergency medical services, trauma centers, blood banks, pediatric and geriatric care facilities, and a variety of surgical procedures, ML scientists attempted to license the technology to large companies in the hopes that it would become available for civilian use.

Where it Stands

In 2002, ML teamed with InfraRed Systems, which had the skill to aid them in transition of the technology to the medical community. Under a CRADA with IRIS to expand and market the technology, ML scientists have put a great deal of time into aiding IRIS with the physics and physiology applicable to the invention, and serving as advisors about various technological issues associated with its usage.

IRIS continued its development of the Vein Viewer technology and in 2005, they introduced the first commercial product, the IRIS Vascular Viewer. The Vascular Viewer has four main components: an infrared light source, a light-source controller, a viewing scope, and a light-source masking pad. It allows for the visualization of superficial veins, as well as deeply located veins. The visualization is non-invasive, direct, and in real time.

More Information

For more information on the Vascular Viewer, visit InfraRed Imaging Systems at http://info.hotims.com/10974-516.