| abstract |
The invention discloses an adapter for releasably attaching a syringe to an injector. The adapter includes: a mounting mechanism positioned at a rear end of the adapter to mount the adapter in a desired position relative to a front wall of the injector; and a syringe carrier section, the syringe carrier area The segment is adapted to place at least a portion of the syringe. The syringe carrier section defines a first opening on a top thereof to allow the syringe to be placed therein from the top, and defines a second opening in a rear section thereof to allow the drive member of the injector to Forward force is transmitted to the plunger. A cover portion extends on a rearward end of the first opening and has a first end, the first end being structurally designed to abut the flange of the syringe when the syringe is positioned in the syringe carrier section. |