Device typeVisible-light skin transilluminator: An electrically-powered device intended to use visible light (e.g., red LED light) to illuminate the skin and subcutaneous soft tissues, rendering them translucent for examination. It is typically used to help locate peripheral veins beneath the skin to assist a healthcare professional during venipuncture or sclerotherapy, or for examining subcutaneous and scrotal tissue/contents for lesions or anatomical abnormalities. It is typically a portable hand-held device which may also be known as a vein finder/viewer, diaphanoscope, phaneroscope, or light scanner.
FDA categoryTransilluminator, battery-powered
Device ID00732094175165
Catalog number42001
AvailabilityPrescription
SterileYes
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information