DEVICE FOR REMOVING A NEEDLE SHIELD FROM A SYRINGE AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

A device for removing a needle shield from a syringe includes body having a first end, an opposing second end, and a central longitudinal axis extending from the first to the second end. The first end defines a first opening for receiving at least a portion of the needle shield. The second end defines at least one second opening. The body defines a passageway between the first opening and the second opening. A plunger is sized and shaped to fit within the passageway, at least a portion of the plunger surrounding at least a portion of the needle shield when the plunger and needle shield are located within the body. When the plunger is inserted into the second opening of the body and the needle shield is inserted into the first opening of the body, opposing forces are applied to the syringe and the body for removing the needle shield from the syringe.