# Glow-In-The-Dark Medical Gadgets Transluminal Catheter By Alex Covert | Published 2007-12-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-catheter References: [medgadget](http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2007/12/in_the_works_lightguided_transluminal_catheter.html) Dr. Farhad Imam, a neonatal intensivist at the [Children's Hospital Boston](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-capture-technology), has learned from his medical experiences and improved upon a [fairly simple procedure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology) : the catheter. Hi-Tech meets tubing in this [light-guided Transluminal Catheter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-fiber-system). Originally designed with thin-skinned babies in mind, Dr. Imam broadened his thinking to include adults. Why? It would improve procedures in outpatient, wilderness, and military settings. For those not aware, a catheter, according to Wikipedia, is, "A tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel. Catheters thereby allow drainage or injection of fluids or access by surgical instruments." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Light-guided Medical Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more efficient and accurate medical procedures using light-guided technology. - **Portable Medical Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating catheters that can be used in outpatient, wilderness and military settings. - **Medical Devices for Neonatal Care:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating medical devices that cater to the specific needs of neonatal care. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Technology:** Manufacturers and innovators in the medical technology industry can develop light-guided medical devices, portable medical devices and neonatal care devices. - **Military Technology:** Military technology companies can develop portable medical devices catering to the needs of military personnel in the field. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Manufacturers and innovators in the outdoor and adventure gear industry can develop portable medical devices catering to the needs of outdoors enthusiasts, hikers, trekkers, and mountaineers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recovery-Optimizing Medical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lung-resection-surgery.md) - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [3D Vein-Viewing Medical Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adison-vein-locator.md) - [Pediatric Cardiac Stents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minima-stent.md) - [Accessible Garment Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-eeze-patches.md) - [Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pond-lamp.md) - [Non-Invasive Ear Treatment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earflo.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md)