Patent ID: 7041085
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A guard for a syringe comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a lip on the proximal end, and a needle extending from the distal end, the guard comprising: a body comprising a cavity for receiving the syringe axially therein through an open proximal end of the body, and comprising an open distal end; one or more lateral surfaces on the proximal end of the body defining a recess for receiving the proximal end of the syringe therein, the lateral surfaces comprising a locking mechanism for substantially permanently engaging the lip on the proximal end of the syringe received in the cavity; a shield slidably attached to the body, and having open proximal and distal ends, the shield being slidable between an unguarded and a guarded position, the needle on the syringe extending through the open distal end in the unguarded position and being covered by the shield in the guarded position; and cooperating detents on the shield and body for holding the shield in the unguarded and guarded positions, wherein the locking mechanism comprises locking detents in the lateral surfaces for engaging the proximal end of the syringe received in the cavity, thereby substantially permanently locking the syringe in the body.