AccuVein
AccuVein is a Medford, NY-based medical device company that develops handheld near-infrared vein visualization systems (AV500, AV600) used by hospitals, cancer centers, and aesthetics practices to improve vascular access success rates across more than 5,000 facilities in 130+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersMedford, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AccuVein does
AccuVein is a privately held medical device company headquartered in Medford, New York, that develops and commercializes handheld near-infrared (NIR) vein visualization systems for clinical vascular access. The company's core technology projects a real-time map of subcutaneous vasculature onto a patient's skin, enabling clinicians to locate veins for venipuncture, IV insertion, and other vascular access procedures. Its current product line consists of the AV500 (launched 2019) and the AV600 (launched March 2026) handheld Class 1 laser devices, supplemented by accessories including the HF580 Powered Stand, HF510 Pole Mount Arm, and MRK-100 Vein Assessment Marker, with the AV300 and AV400 models plus the HF550/HF570 hospital-grade units having been discontinued. AccuVein reports 53+ issued US patents and 12+ international patents underlying its technology, and reports a documented installed base of more than 5,000 facilities across 130+ countries.
The company's business model centers on hardware sales of capital equipment, complemented by recurring revenue from service plans, short-term rentals, and accessories. Go-to-market is executed through direct sales, authorized representatives, and contractual relationships with major US healthcare group purchasing organizations (Intalere, Vizient, Premier, Healthtrust) as well as GSA Advantage for federal customers, plus international distributors and an OEM partnership with Greiner Bio-One for blood collection integration. End customers span community hospitals (e.g., Sparrow Hospital, Carle Foundation, Queen of the Valley), cancer and oncology infusion centers, and medical aesthetics practices, where the device is positioned to reduce PIV procedure time, increase first-attempt cannulation success, and lower patient pain scores. AccuVein employs 101-250 people and has raised approximately $87M+ in disclosed funding across multiple rounds from 2011 through 2022, with the current C-suite (CEO Chris Hutchison, CFO Kevin McArdle, CCO Philip Spiegel, COO Brad Washburne, CMO Tom Hopkins) recruited in 2020 from Cheetah Medical following its acquisition by Baxter.
AccuVein firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AccuVein
- Legal name
- AccuVein Inc.
- Website
- https://accuvein.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AccuVein is a Medford, NY-based medical device company that develops handheld near-infrared vein visualization systems (AV500, AV600) used by hospitals, cancer centers, and aesthetics practices to improve vascular access success rates across more than 5,000 facilities in 130+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AccuVein industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Devices (Vein Visualization)
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vascular Access Devices (AV Grafts, Catheters, Fistula Accessories) (HLAHAKAE)
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Where AccuVein is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Medford
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
AccuVein business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Vein Visualization Device Sales: Sale of AV500 and AV600 vein visualization devices as capital equipment purchases to healthcare facilities. Devices are available through direct sales, authorized representatives, and GPO contracts.
- Accessories and Consumables: Sales of accessories including HF580 Powered Stand, HF510 Pole Mount Arm, and MRK-100 Vein Assessment Markers (disposable skin marking pens).
- Service Plans: Platinum Service Plan and warranty offerings for device maintenance and support.
- Short-term Rentals: Short-term device rental program for temporary large-scale access during pandemic response or other temporary needs.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
AccuVein product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AccuVein designs, manufactures, and sells near-infrared (NIR) laser-based vein visualization medical devices that project a real-time map of superficial veins, valves, and bifurcations onto a patient's skin. Its core products are the AV500 and AV600 handheld vein illumination systems, complemented by hands-free stands (HF580), pole-mount arms (HF510), and disposable vein assessment markers (MRK-100). Devices are sold primarily to hospitals, non-acute care facilities, and aesthetic practices for peripheral IV access, phlebotomy, infusion therapy, and cosmetic injectables.
Product overview
AccuVein offers a portfolio of near-infrared (NIR) vein visualization devices and supporting accessories. The core products are the AV600 (fourth generation, launched 2026) and AV500 (third generation, released 2019) - both Class 1 laser-based handheld devices that project real-time vein maps onto the skin surface using patented True Center technology. These are complemented by hands-free accessories including the HF580 Powered Stand (wheeled with charging) and HF510 Pole Mount Arm, plus the MRK-100 disposable vein assessment marker. Earlier generations (AV300, AV400) and older accessories (HF550, HF570) have been discontinued.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AccuVein AV600 Vein Visualization System Fourth generation Class 1 near-infrared laser-based vein visualization device that projects a real-time map of veins, valves, and bifurcations on the skin surface through bright green image projection. Features patented True Center technology with factory-set alignment, weighs 10 ounces (283g), and supports handheld or hands-free use. Targeted at hospitals, non-acute care facilities, and aesthetic practices for peripheral IV access, phlebotomy, infusion therapy, and cosmetic injectables.
- AccuVein AV500 Vein Visualization System Third generation Class 1 near-infrared laser-based vein visualization device that projects a real-time map of veins, valves, and bifurcations on the skin surface through bright green image projection. Features True Center technology with factory alignment and no end-user calibration required. Weighs 10 ounces (275g), with three brightness settings and inverse color mode display.
- HF580 Powered Stand Flexible wheeled stand with built-in charging capability for hands-free and mobile applications of the AV500/AV600 Vein Visualization System. Features adjustable height positioning, smooth arm rotation, break-away power cord, and lockable ergonomic stand wheels. Serviceable at the user's facility.
- HF510 Pole Mount Arm Portable hands-free solution for the AV500 Vein Visualization System with a clamp attachment for rounded bedrails, IV poles, or flat surfaces. Includes quick-release device-holder and flexible arm design for adjustable positioning.
- MRK-100 Vein Assessment Marker Medical-grade, FDA-registered disposable skin marking pen with EZ Removable Ink for non-surgical procedures including IV access. White colored ink is highly visible under near-infrared light; used to mark venous valves, bifurcations, and catheter insertion site locations. Latex free.
- Platinum Service Plan Recurring service plan and warranty offering for AccuVein device maintenance, repair, and customer support, sold alongside AV500/AV600 vein visualization devices to healthcare facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- 78% reduction in PIV procedure time
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use AccuVein
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AccuVein technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
AccuVein partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- Intalere (formerly Amerinet)coreAccuVein is an awarded supplier of Intalere, a Group Purchasing Organization, enabling contracted sales to Intalere member healthcare facilities.
- VizientcoreAccuVein is an awarded supplier of Vizient, a Group Purchasing Organization, enabling contracted sales to Vizient member healthcare systems.
- PremiercoreAccuVein is an awarded supplier of Premier, a Group Purchasing Organization, enabling contracted sales to Premier member healthcare facilities.
- GSA AdvantagecoreAccuVein is an awarded supplier on GSA Advantage (contract V797P-4319B), enabling government healthcare facilities to purchase through federal supply schedules.
- HealthtrustcoreAccuVein is an awarded supplier of Healthtrust, a Group Purchasing Organization, enabling contracted sales to Healthtrust member healthcare facilities.
- Greiner Bio-OnestrategicOriginal Equipment Manufacturer agreement with Greiner Bio-One to bring AccuVein's vein visualization technology to South American markets under the Greiner Bio-One AV400 Vein Scanner brand.
- Emergo UL EuropeminorEmergo UL Europe serves as AccuVein's authorized representative in Europe for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Emergo AustraliaminorEmergo Australia serves as AccuVein's authorized representative in Australia for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Emergo Consulting (UK) LimitedminorEmergo Consulting (UK) Limited serves as AccuVein's authorized representative in the United Kingdom for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Association for Vascular Access (AVA)strategicPartnership with AVA for continuing education programs, CE-accredited webinars, and annual scientific meeting presentations showcasing AccuVein technology and clinical evidence.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
AccuVein competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Christie Medical Holdings (VeinViewer): Manufacturer of the VeinViewer line of NIR-based vein visualization devices. Direct competitor to AccuVein's AV500/AV600, targeting the same hospital, non-acute, and aesthetics segments with similar handheld projection technology.
- VueTek Scientific (Veinlite): Producer of Veinlite transillumination devices for vein access. Competes directly with AccuVein in phlebotomy, PIV access, and sclerotherapy use cases, with overlapping customer base of nurses, phlebotomists, and aesthetics practitioners.
Emerging players
- NextVein: Emerging manufacturer of NIR vein visualization technology offering handheld vein finders to acute-care and outpatient facilities. A newer entrant competing on similar clinical use cases to AccuVein's AV series.
- Illumivein: Smaller player in NIR vein visualization devices aimed at hospitals, blood draw centers, and aesthetics clinics. Competes in the same peripheral IV access niche as AccuVein with a more limited global footprint.
- FUJIFILM Sonosite: Point-of-care ultrasound vendor increasingly used for guided peripheral IV access in hospitals. Represents a competing modality to AccuVein's NIR-based visualization in the difficult IV access workflow.
Broad incumbents
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology incumbent with a broad vascular access portfolio including PIVC catheters, ultrasound-guided IV systems, and integrated vein access solutions. Competes with AccuVein across the hospital vascular access workflow.
- ICU Medical: Large incumbent in IV therapy, infusion systems, and vascular access. Overlaps with AccuVein's hospital PIV and infusion-center customer base and offers competing adjunct technologies like ultrasound guidance for difficult IV access.
- Teleflex Incorporated: Major vascular access and interventional medical device company with a portfolio including PICC lines, central venous catheters, and difficult IV access solutions. Competes in the same clinical workflow as AccuVein.
- Baxter International: Global medical products company (acquired AccuVein CEO Hutchison's prior company, Cheetah Medical). Competes in hospital infusion, IV therapy, and patient monitoring segments where AccuVein's vein visualization devices are deployed.
- B. Braun Medical: Large medical device manufacturer with an extensive IV therapy, vascular access, and infusion portfolio. Serves the same hospital and non-acute customers that adopt AccuVein's vein visualization technology.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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AccuVein leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
AccuVein funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors4 records
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AccuVein M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AccuVein
What does AccuVein do?
AccuVein designs, manufactures, and sells near-infrared (NIR) laser-based vein visualization medical devices that project a real-time map of superficial veins, valves, and bifurcations onto a patient's skin. Its core products are the AV500 and AV600 handheld vein illumination systems, complemented by hands-free stands (HF580), pole-mount arms (HF510), and disposable vein assessment markers (MRK-100). Devices are sold primarily to hospitals, non-acute care facilities, and aesthetic practices for peripheral IV access, phlebotomy, infusion therapy, and cosmetic injectables.
Is AccuVein a public or private company?
AccuVein is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was AccuVein founded?
AccuVein was founded in 2009. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AccuVein based?
AccuVein is headquartered in Medford, United States, in the North America region.
How does AccuVein make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vein Visualization Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables, service Plans and short-term Rentals.
Who are AccuVein's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Christie Medical Holdings (VeinViewer) and VueTek Scientific (Veinlite). Emerging players are NextVein, Illumivein and FUJIFILM Sonosite. Broad incumbents are Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), ICU Medical, Teleflex Incorporated, Baxter International and B. Braun Medical.
Does AccuVein have an API?
No public API is recorded for AccuVein.
What industry is AccuVein in?
AccuVein's product category is Medical Devices (Vein Visualization). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAKAE, Vascular Access Devices (AV Grafts, Catheters, Fistula Accessories). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.