Description
The NextVein Vein Finder projects a live map of a patient’s veins directly onto the skin, so the clinician can pick the site before the needle ever comes out. It weighs only 12 ounces and runs on a built-in rechargeable battery, which makes it easy to carry from room to room all shift long.
- Live Vein Map – near-infrared projection shows the vein pattern on the skin surface in real time
- Three Projection Modes – choose dark veins on green, green on white, or green on a small white field
- Handheld or Hands-Free – scan by hand, then dock it in the wheeled stand when both hands are needed
- 4.5 Hour Battery – a full charge runs about four and a half hours of scanning
About This Vein Finder
Difficult sticks slow down care and wear patients out, especially when the first attempt misses and the team has to start over. This vein finder shines near-infrared light onto the skin, where the blood in the veins absorbs it, and projects the resulting vein pattern straight back onto the surface. Three projection modes let the clinician match the view to the room lighting and the patient in front of them, and an Always On mode keeps the image up without holding a button. The unit works as a quick handheld scanner for assessments, then converts to hands-free use in the matching wheeled stand for the procedure itself. A built-in rechargeable battery and USB-C charging keep it ready through the day with no battery swaps. It is built for hospitals, outpatient clinics, home infusion teams and emergency services that start IVs and draw blood every day.
Features and Benefits
Projection Performance
- 850 nm Near-Infrared Light – the projection wavelength the veins absorb, so vessels stand out against the surrounding skin
- Green or White Projection – two projection colors cover the three viewing modes for different rooms and skin tones
- Always On Mode – keeps the vein image projected continuously during longer procedures
Handling and Charging
- 12 oz Carry Weight – light enough to carry in a pocket or on a cart without adding strain to a long shift
- Stand Docking – drops into the NextVein wheeled stand (sold separately) for stable hands-free work
- USB-C Recharge – the built-in battery refills over USB-C in about 3.5 hours from full discharge
Product Specifications
Device
- Part Number: V800NV
- Device Type: Handheld projection vein finder
- Size: 9 x 2.5 x 2.4 in (23 x 6.4 x 6.1 cm)
- Weight: 12 oz (340 g)
- Shipping Weight: 30 oz (851 g)
Imaging
- Light Source: Near-infrared, 850 nm
- IR Output Power: ≤ 0.6 mW/cm²
- Image Resolution: 854 x 480
- Optimal Imaging Distance: 8.25 in ± 1.2 in (21 cm ± 3 cm)
- Projection Modes: A (dark veins on green), B (green veins on white), C (green veins on small white), Always On
- Projection Colors: Green, White
Power, Package and Warranty
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery
- Operating Time: 4.5 h per charge
- Charging Time: 3.5 h from full discharge
- Charging Port: USB-C
- In the Box: Projection vein finder device, power adapter, AC cable, user manual
- Warranty: 1 Year No-Questions-Asked (Total Protection Plan first year included)
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Why Choose This Vein Finder
The NextVein Vein Finder earns its place on the cart because it answers the two questions every stick starts with: where is the vein, and is it a good one. It does that without an assistant holding a light, without a separate monitor to watch, and without adding another heavy device to the tray. The image is on the skin, where the work is.
- Fewer Missed Sticks – a vein map on the skin helps the clinician commit to a site with confidence instead of probing for it
- Forward-Swap Coverage – the included Total Protection Plan year replaces a failed unit by forward swap and covers the battery, so the team is never without a finder
- Ready Every Round – one charge covers about four and a half hours of scanning, and the unit rides along at 12 ounces
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the vein finder show veins on the skin?
It shines near-infrared light onto the skin, and the blood inside the veins absorbs that light differently from the surrounding tissue. The device captures the reflected pattern and projects the vein map back onto the skin surface in real time.
What is the difference between projection modes A, B and C?
Mode A shows dark veins on a green background, mode B shows green veins on a white background, and mode C shows green veins on a smaller white background. An Always On mode keeps the projection running continuously without holding a button.
Can the finder be used hands-free?
Yes. It converts to hands-free use in the NextVein wheeled stand (sold separately), which holds the aimed position over the patient while the clinician works.
How long does the battery last, and how does it charge?
The built-in rechargeable battery runs about 4.5 hours per charge. It recharges over USB-C in about 3.5 hours from a full discharge.
What comes in the box?
The box includes the projection vein finder device, a power adapter, an AC cable and the user manual.
What warranty coverage is included?
Every NextVein vein finder ships with the first year of the Total Protection Plan included, a one-year no-questions-asked warranty. A failed unit is replaced by forward swap, and the battery is covered during the plan term.
