Slip cap for cannula use

摘要

An applicator for administering a veterinary pharmacological composition comprises a container having a cannula extending therefrom and a two-piece cap for releasably covering the cannula. The cap has an internal seal for sealing the cannula against leakage and contamination. In one embodiment of the invention, a cylindrical skirt is provided on the tip cap and it extends axially inwardly toward the container. The skirt covers a portion of the axial length of the base cap and it is effective to prevent contact of the user's finger or thumb with the outer end portion of the cannula while the tip cap is being removed.