Patent ID: 7419478

Claim:
A syringe for use with an injector comprising a syringe retaining mechanism including a flexible ring, the syringe comprising: a body comprising a rearward end and a forward end, wherein the rearward end is adapted to attach to the injector; a plunger sealing disposed within the body; at least one attachment member associated with the body, the at least one attachment member cooperating with the flexible ring of the syringe retaining mechanism to releasably attach the syringe to the injector; and at least one release member associated with the body, the at least one release member operable to cause deformation of the flexible ring to enable release of the syringe from attachment with the injector upon rotation of the syringe about its axis relative to the injector, the at least one release member being positioned axially forward of the at least one attachment member.