Innovation with Purpose

Our founding inspiration at Dandelion Technologies was to fundamentally transform the practice of lumbar punctures—a procedure that has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 1891. Dr. Vetter, with his extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, recognized the inefficiencies faced by healthcare providers and the unnecessary discomfort experienced by patients due to the outdated nature of this common procedure. Despite its tenure and reputation as one of the most dreaded experiences in the emergency room, lumbar puncture astonishingly maintains a high failure rate of 28% today. This observation highlighted a significant gap in the medical field: routine procedures, often overlooked, lead to patient distress, operational inefficiencies, and financial losses.

Motivated by a vision for change and a deep-seated belief that we can achieve better than the current standard, Dandelion Technologies was born. The founders, bringing together their wide-ranging expertise from various professional backgrounds, are uniquely positioned to address and solve the complex challenges frequently faced by medical professionals today. Our mission is not just to innovate for the sake of innovation but to meaningfully improve the standards of care, making a tangible difference in the lives of both patients and healthcare providers.

  • IV Insertion

    30% of all IVs attempted are difficult and require multiple attempts. Patients suffer as time to treatment is delayed

  • Nerve Blocks

    We imagine a system where care providers are armed with the skill to offer patients rapid and effective pain management through nerve blocks, a safe alternative to pain medications

  • Epidurals

    Mothers suffer as 35% of all epidurals require multiple attempts. We envision a rapid single attempt solution for the care of mothers worldwide

  • Artery and Vein Access

    A system where the rapid and effective access to veins and arteries allows for diagnosis and delivery of treatment and medication to save patient lives

  • Lumbar Puncture

    Modernizing a 130 year old technique from a blind-approach to a cutting-edge procedure increases speed to diagnosis and ends unnecessary hospital admissions for the benefit of all patients

  • Blood Draws

    With over 1.4 Billion blood draws per year, donations at record lows, and blood supply shortages, a more efficient and comfortable method to draw blood is required

Our Proposal

A Device for All.

We are on a mission to revolutionize the medical field with a device designed for universal use, serving a wide range of healthcare professionals from medics and phlebotomists to nurses, advanced practitioners, and physicians. Our vision is to create an intuitive tool that ensures users achieve optimal outcomes effortlessly. We aim to transform the traditional medical mantra from 'See one, Do one, Teach one' to a more efficient 'One and Done' approach, simplifying procedures and enhancing care quality across the board.

Time is Valuable.

Effortless set up, Efficient operations, First Pass success. Time is more than money, it improves patient care and increases access to care

New Standard of Care.

Handheld design. Intuitive methodology. Streamlined interface. Modern functionality. Our goal is to maximize efficiency and productivity of the common medical procedure