Abstract: The present hinged shield assembly is configured to shield a needle to prevent needlesticks. The assembly comprises a base including a hinge, a first shield and a second shield. The first shield extends from the base and at least partially surrounds the second shield. The first and second shields are configured to pivot about the hinge. In some embodiments a distal end of the first shield is open. In other embodiments the first and second shields include sidewalls with channels extending therealong. The first and second shields are rotatable with respect to one another such that the channels in each may be aligned. In other embodiments the first and second shields are translatable and rotatable with respect to one another.

Abstract: A protective cap coupled to a syringe having a needle attached thereto. The protective cap may be pivoted to a position in alignment with the needle so that the protective cap substantially envelops the needle. A plug may be inserted into the cap to envelop or capture the needle within a hollow body of the plug to secure at least a tip of the needle.

Abstract: A hinged cap device for use with a syringe includes a base defining an interior cavity for mounting to a tip, a cap connected to the base by a living hinge and an outer shell positioned over the cap. The hinged cap device is moveable from an unlocked position, wherein the cap is rotated away from the needle hub to expose a needle, to a temporary locked position, wherein the outer shell is latched onto the cap to prevent the cap from being displaced from the needle hub; and from the unlocked position to a permanently locked position, wherein the needle is secured within the cap. A temporary locking mechanism is on the outer shell to prevent the displacement of the cap from the needle. A permanent locking mechanism located on the cap and comprises a pin projected from a button lock of one side wall of the cap and a locking bore located on a second side wall of the cap, wherein the pin is engageable within the locking bore to secure the needle within the cap.

Abstract: The present hinged shield assembly is configured to shield a needle to prevent needlesticks. The assembly comprises a base including a hinge, a first shield and a second shield. The first shield extends from the base and at least partially surrounds the second shield. The first and second shields are configured to pivot about the hinge. In some embodiments a distal end of the first shield is open. In other embodiments the first and second shields include sidewalls with channels extending therealong. The first and second shields are rotatable with respect to one another such that the channels in each may be aligned. In other embodiments the first and second shields are translatable and rotatable with respect to one another.

Abstract: A protective cap coupled to a syringe having a needle attached thereto. The protective cap may be pivoted to a position in alignment with the needle so that the protective cap substantially envelops the needle. A plug may be inserted into the cap to envelop or capture the needle within a hollow body of the plug to secure at least a tip of the needle.