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2. Vein Finder Overview
2.1 Intended Use
The VS400
vein finder is a portable instrument to help
medical professionals to locate certain superficial veins.
The VS400
vein finder should not be used as the sole method
for locating veins, and should be used by a qualified medical
professional.
When using the VS400
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 VS400
vein finder can be used in the situation that the
determination of vein location is necessary. When used
properly, the VS400
vein finder enables users to locate
certain superficial veins in connection with medical
procedures, such as venipuncture.
2.2 Product Descriptions
The VS400
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.