Pre-hospital - First Stick Confidence when minutes matter

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In pre-hospital environments, IV access isn't just routine, it's a life or death necessity.

Combat medics and emergency responders operate under extreme pressure where every second counts and traditional catheterization techniques often fall short in high-stress, low-visibility conditions.

Cannulight provides real-time visual confirmation of vascular access, giving tactical medics the confidence they need to act fast and reduce complications under pressure. This immediate feedback eliminates guesswork and enables faster, more accurate IV access when failure is not an option.

Disposable, lightweight, sterile and alkaline battery powered. Ideal for kits and deployment.

Two variants availableCannulight, and Cannulight IR (infrared). Developed in partnership with the USMC, Cannulight-IR gives first stick confidence with night vision equipment.

Cannulight IR delivers reliable vein confirmation and is fully compatible with standard night-vision equipment. It provides immediate, precise visual feedback in low- and no-light settings, supporting effective care when darkness is required and visible light must be minimized.

Better outcomes, better experiences

Certainty Under Pressure
Instant visual confirmation, green means you’re in.

Increase first stick success
US Human Factors Validation Test delivered 100% first stick success in manikin arms.

Built for the Dark
Infra-red for use with night vision equipment when darkness is required and visible light must be minimized.

Intuitive. Instant.  
Easy to use – it simply slips on and works as part of the standard PIVC procedure.

Field Tested, Combat Ready
Tested by USMC. Aligned with TCCC.
When minutes matter.

Light Weight 
Fits seamlessly into IFAKs and trauma kits.

Cannulight – Backed by Medics

Military Medics Feedback at SOMA and CriC

82% agreed that Cannulight fits well with my essential medical kit*

87% of military medics agreed they would use the device in field treatment situations*

79% agreed they would use the device in field hospital situations.*

*Cannulight was trialed by over 70 military medics at SOMA 2024 & 2025 (Raleigh, NC), and CRiC conference.

US Marines

Cannulight is being tested by the US Military for possible deployment across all services.

Navy Trials

In simulated combat situations on a Navy frigate, Cannulight was shown to triple the rate of successful first stick vascular access from 27% to 89%.

  • “Great help in low and no light situation”

    Helicopter Medic

  • “Great idea for PIVC line insertion for DIVAs”

    RN

  • “Amazing for us to use in community practice”

    RN

  • “Valuable in education for new cannulators”

    IV CNS

  • “Amazing, should be in widespread use”

    EMT

  • “Really terrific, amazing product for training”

     EMT-B

  • “Great if you overshoot (double puncture)”

    Paramedic

  • “Like the idea of IR for military operations”

    EMS Physician

  • “Good for severe and austere environments”

    RN PhD