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Automated IV Device - SAGIV (BioDesign) (Hadasit)

Summary

Need:
Insertion of intravenous (IV) catheter is a common clinical procedure carried out 190 million times per year in the United States alone.
While the procedure is common, it is associated with high failure rates:
30% failure in Adults
44% failure in Children

Common causes for failure:
Misidentification of the vein
Late feedback of needle penetration
Vein piercing due to anatomy and manual challengeInnovation:
Our solution addresses the 3 procedure needs:
1. Vein identification:
The SAGIV uses line of sight near infrared (NIR) imaging to provide caregivers with enhanced visualization of sub-cutaneous veins.
Contrast is created due to 100-fold higher absorption of hemoglobin in blood compared to peripheral tissue which is composed primarily of water.

2. Needle insertion identification:
The SAGIV uses catheter imbedded electrodes to sense changes in alternating current resistance (impedance) to monitor vein insertion in real time (milliseconds).

3. Robotic Cannula Insertion:
The SAGIV uses simple robotics to insert the needle into the target vein, deposit the catheter and simultaneously withdraw the needle safely into a plastic cartridge.
We design the SAGIV for 2 degrees of freedom, forward - backward axis and upward rotation.
Proof of concept achieved

Technology Benefits

Enhanced vein visualization

Immediate feedback for needle penetration (milliseconds)

Automated cannula maneuvering

Technology Application

PIV insertion
Pediatrics
Internal medicine
Geriatrics

ID No.

6-2013-239

Country/Region

Israel