Abstract: A quick-connect syringe and needle system is provided including a syringe having a threaded portion, a needle assembly having a needle body and a needle affixed to the needle body and an intermediate adapter engageable with the syringe and releasably engageable with the needle body. A quick-connect mechanism is provided on the needle body and intermediate adapter for quickly and easily connecting the needle assembly with the syringe and intermediate adapter. The quick-connect mechanism can include a pair of diametrically opposed L-shaped slots formed in a rear portion of the needle body and a pair of corresponding and diametrically opposed projections extending from a front or locking portion of the intermediate adapter. The needle assembly is attached to the intermediate adapter by inserting the projections into the slots and giving the assembly a quick quarter turn to firmly seat the projections within the slots.

Abstract: A quick-connect syringe and needle system is provided including a syringe having a threaded portion, a needle assembly having a needle body and a needle affixed to the needle body and an intermediate adapter engageable with the syringe and releasably engageable with the needle body. A quick-connect mechanism is provided on the needle body and intermediate adapter for quickly and easily connecting the needle assembly with the syringe and intermediate adapter. The quick-connect mechanism can include a pair of diametrically opposed L-shaped slots formed in a rear portion of the needle body and a pair of corresponding and diametrically opposed projections extending from a front or locking portion of the intermediate adapter. The needle assembly is attached to the intermediate adapter by inserting the projections into the slots and giving the assembly a quick quarter turn to firmly seat the projections within the slots.