Extended finger flange for syringe systems

摘要

The present disclosure describes an extended finger flange that facilitate use of syringe systems. The extended finger flange increases the surface area available for an end user's fingers thereby allowing a more secure grip on the device and providing greater control during administrations of the medication.

主权项

1. A syringe system comprising:
a needle guard having a shield and a body, the body being configured to receive a syringe, the shield having finger flanges extending laterally adjacent a proximal end of the shield; and an extended finger flange removably coupled with the needle guard, wherein the extended finger flange comprises a central portion configured to receive the shield and a pair of lateral flaps that increase the surface area available for a user's fingers to grip the finger flanges of the shield, wherein the extended finger flange comprises one or more snap features that are adapted to engage a complimentary portion of the needle guard, wherein the complimentary portion of the needle guard includes at least one of lateral ends of the finger flanges of the shield, lateral edges of the finger flanges of the shield, and a recess in the shield.