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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2002
James Albert Dedig, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Frank A. Lazzaro, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Kevin P. Cowan, Allison Park, PA (US);
Mark W. Hitchins, Sewickley, PA (US);
Charles J. Mutschler, Wexford, PA (US);
James R. Neill, Oakdale, PA (US);
James Albert Dedig, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Frank A. Lazzaro, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Kevin P. Cowan, Allison Park, PA (US);
Mark W. Hitchins, Sewickley, PA (US);
Charles J. Mutschler, Wexford, PA (US);
James R. Neill, Oakdale, PA (US);
Medrad, Inc., Indianola, PA (US);
Abstract
A syringe interface includes a top opening into which a syringe can be loaded, a first retaining member positioned on one side of the opening and a second retaining member positioned on a second side of the opening. The first retaining member and the second retaining member abut a forward facing abutment surface of a syringe flange on the syringe generally symmetrically. The syringe interface further includes a cradle, at least one engagement member to abut a forward facing abutment surface of a syringe flange, and a carriage slidably disposed within the cradle. The carriage includes a connector to form a releasable connection with a plunger or plunger extension of the syringe and a drive member of the injector. The connector includes a plurality of flexing capture members that flex radially outward to connect to a flange on the rear of the plunger or plunger extension of the syringe when the carriage is moved forward within the syringe interface. The syringe interface may further include a connector on a rear portion thereof to connect to the injector.