Device for receiving an injection syringe comprising a protective cap for the needle

A receiving device for an injection syringe, configured to receive an injection syringe comprising a needle and a protective cap for the needle, the receiving device having a distal end and being characterized in that it comprises a removal member serving to remove the protective cap and being removably fastened to the distal end of the receiving device, the removal member comprising a gripping section for gripping by a user, and a catch for catching on the cap, which are able to entrain the cap when the removal member is withdrawn from the receiving device, in such a way as to expose the needle, wherein the catch comprises deformable tabs each having a retaining lug;

• the receiving device further comprising a part in the form of a ring extending around outside surfaces of the deformable tabs, wherein the part can cooperate with the deformable tabs to secure the protective cap in the removal member by deforming the deformable tabs inward against the protective cap and the part is withdrawn from the receiving device when the removal member is withdrawn from the receiving device;
• wherein the part is distinct from the gripping section;
• wherein, when the removal member is fastened to the distal end of the receiving device, the part and the deformable tabs are movable with respect to one another from a first position, to a second position in which the part is maintained against the outside surfaces of the deformable tabs and deforms the deformable tabs inward against the protective cap.