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REMOVAL OF NEEDLE SHIELDS FROM SYRINGES AND AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICES

  • US 20120238961A1
  • Filed: 01/24/2012
  • Published: 09/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for removing a needle shield from a syringe, comprising:

  • a tubular member for enclosing the needle shield coupled to the syringe;

    one or more cap engagement mechanisms provided at a distal end of the tubular member and configured for engagement with a distal cap provided for covering a distal end of the syringe; and

    one or more shield engagement mechanisms provided at a proximal end of the tubular member and configured for engagement with the needle shield;

    wherein, when the apparatus is pulled away from the syringe, the one or more shield engagement mechanisms exert force against the needle shield to remove the needle shield from the syringe.

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