Patent ID: 9078975
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A syringe assembly comprising: a syringe barrel having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, the sidewall defining a chamber; a stopper disposed within the chamber of the syringe barrel; a plunger adapter engaged with the stopper, the plunger adapter defining a recessed portion therein, wherein the recessed portion defines a first area and a second area, the second area being cross-shaped; and a plunger rod having first and second ends, the plunger rod comprising an elongate body and an extension extending from the elongate body, the first end of the plunger rod pivotally secured to the plunger adapter, the plunger rod having a pre-use position-wherein the second end of the plunger rod is positioned adjacent to the syringe barrel, and a use position wherein the plunger rod is configured to displace the stopper relative to the syringe barrel, the recessed portion of the plunger adapter receiving a portion of the first end of the plunger rod when the plunger rod is in the pre-use position and the use position, wherein, in the use position, the elongate body is received within the second area of the recessed portion and the extension is received within the first area of the recessed portion.