摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a shield (1) for covering at least part of a needle (2) and needle hub (6) of a needle assembly, said shield (1) having an open proximal end (1a), a closed distal end (1b) and a longitudinal wall (4) extending from said proximal end (1a) to said distal end (1b) and defining an interior cavity (5) for receiving at least part of the needle (2) and needle hub (6), characterized in that it comprises a first bulge (8) defined on said wall (4) and extending into said interior cavity (5), said first bulge (8) being designed to be able to, resiliently and releasably, engage a part of said needle assembly to secure said shield (3) thereto, said first bulge (8) further being circumferentially non-continuous about said interior cavity (5). The invention also relates to a needle assembly and to an injection device, each comprising such a shield.</p> |