Effective Vein Punctuation

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Summary: Effective vein punctuation is an essential technique for drawing blood and/or drug delivery in a large amount of in vitro and in vivo scientific studies. The sites of punctuation can vary depending on the type of experiment and size of the animal. The tail and saphenous veins are the most common puncture sites for rodents involved in scientific studies. When conducting scientific experiments that may involve injecting numerous animals with specific drug treatments, it is essential to deliver drugs in an effective and timely manner. Rutgers scientists have thus developed a novel technology that will make vein punctuation easier, more effective, and less time consuming.  More specifically, the technology involves a guidance tube that allows for better stability in terms of tail positioning compared to other methods and use by a single individual. Furthermore, it provides precise vein puncture that allows effective delivery of drugs in pharmacokinetic experiments while minimalizing the distress in subjects. This technology is particularly effective for tail and saphous veins in rodents but may be used for other veins as well. It could also be very useful in human healthcare, providing an efficient way to draw blood and increase the efficacy of drug delivery to patients.   Market Application:   •  Laboratory equipment   •  Animal studies   •  Medical device   •  Drug delivery   •  Phlebotomy   Advantages:   •  Easier vein punctuation compared to conventional methods    •  More effective and less time consuming for in vitro and in vivo animal experiments   •  Increases the efficacy of drug delivery in pharmacokinetic experiments   •  Decreases risk of needle stick to user