Patent ID: 7682343
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A syringe system comprising a syringe barrel comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to receive a plunger and a stopper; a luer lock disposed at the distal end of the syringe barrel; a needle guard coupled with the syringe barrel, wherein the needle guard comprises a body being configured to receive the syringe barrel and a shield slidable between a retracted position for exposing a needle extending from the distal end of the syringe and an extended position for substantially covering the needle; one or more springboards disposed on a distal portion of the body of the needle guard; and one or more anti-rotation tabs disposed on a distal portion of the shield of the needle guard; wherein the anti-rotation tabs are configured to contact the springboards and the springboards are configured to contact the luer lock to substantially prevent rotation of the luer lock when the anti-rotation tabs are depressed.