US 8,007,467 B2 · Device for vein stabilization

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for performing and aiding venipuncture. The apparatuses of the present invention provide the medical practitioner with an improved tool for performing venipuncture methods. The apparatus preferably includes a handle that is connected to a plurality of tines that run roughly parallel to one another. During use, the tines of the apparatus are pressed against the skin of the patient such that they sit astride the vein to be accessed. The distance between the various tines of the present apparatuses varies so as to be able to accommodate a variety of vein widths. The apparatuses of the present invention may have tines at either one or both ends of the body of the apparatus. The apparatuses of the present invention may be used with a variety of vein accentuating devices, such as those that employ light to accentuate the vein to be punctured.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for aiding with venipuncture, comprising:

a body, wherein said body includes a handle and wherein said body has a bottom and a top;
and
a first plurality of tines, wherein said first plurality of tines are disposed roughly parallel to one another and are disposed roughly parallel to said handle, further wherein said first plurality of tines are disposed at a first end of said body, further wherein a portion of said body on said bottom of said apparatus between said plurality of tines is hollowed out, further comprising a second plurality of tines, wherein said second plurality of tines are disposed roughly parallel to one another and are disposed roughly parallel to said handle, further wherein said second plurality of tines are disposed at a second end of said body.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Device for vein stabilization

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Device for vein stabilization

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Abstract

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