Patent ID: 6530905
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A syringe which comprises:a syringe body having a chamber for holding a fluid medication; a needle having a first end and a second end; a needle holder formed with a means for removably attaching said needle to said syringe body to place said second end of said needle in fluid communication with said chamber; a sheath positioned over said needle, said sheath slideably mounted to said needle holder for movement relative thereto between a first configuration wherein said sheath covers said first end of said needle, and a second configuration wherein said sheath retracts over said needle to expose said first end of said needle; a lock mounted on said sheath, said lock having a locking tab to lock said sheath in said first configuration to prohibit relative movement between said sheath and said needle holder; a finger grip for moving said locking tab relative to said sheath to unlock said sheath to allow said sheath to move into said second configuration; and a plunger engageable with said chamber of said syringe body to expel medication from said chamber and through said needle.