Cannulight Technology
Cannulight Technology is a New Zealand-based medical device company (with USA, UK, and Australian subsidiaries) founded by the inventor of the Cannulight device, Dr James Stone. The device was created to help clinicians with the difficult task of Peripheral IntraVenous Catheter (PIVC) insertions, which can have a failure rate of between 35-75%. PIVC insertion failure can cause profound health problems to patients, significant stress to clinicians, and negative financial consequences to healthcare organizations. Cannulight addresses this global problem with a novel, simple device that confirms vein entry in real time, offering huge potential across hospitals, military, and developing healthcare systems, and the power to transform IV access at scale.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Vein‑entry confirmation disposable accessory (clinical)
Sterile, single‑use accessory that clips onto standard peripheral IV catheters and provides an immediate visual signal when the catheter tip is inside a vein.
Infrared vein‑entry accessory for night‑vision (tactical)
Non‑visible infrared signalling version designed to be observed through night‑vision equipment for low‑light and tactical medical applications.
Simulation/manikin vein‑entry feedback accessory
Non‑sterile training version intended for manikin use that replicates clinical feedback to accelerate competency and standardise training outcomes.
Vein‑entry confirmation disposable accessory (clinical)
Sterile, single‑use accessory that clips onto standard peripheral IV catheters and provides an immediate visual signal when the catheter tip is inside a vein.
Infrared vein‑entry accessory for night‑vision (tactical)
Non‑visible infrared signalling version designed to be observed through night‑vision equipment for low‑light and tactical medical applications.
Simulation/manikin vein‑entry feedback accessory
Non‑sterile training version intended for manikin use that replicates clinical feedback to accelerate competency and standardise training outcomes.
Expertise Areas
- Peripheral IV device development
- Human factors and clinical validation
- Military and tactical medical device testing
- Simulation‑based training for vascular access
Key Technologies
- Pressure‑based vein entry sensing
- Disposable single‑use medical accessory design
- Infrared signalling compatible with night‑vision equipment
- Sealed miniature alkaline battery integration