Devices and methods for protecting a user from a sharp tip of a medical needle

A device for protecting a user from a sharp tip of a medical needle, the device comprising:

• a central body portion in fluid connection with a delivery tube, the central body portion having an intermediate portion having an opening between a first end and a second end;
• the medical needle extending from the opening in the intermediate portion of the central body portion and including a first end in fluid connection with the central body portion and a second end spaced apart from the first end of the medical needle, and a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to at least one of a long axis of the central body portion and the delivery tube;
• a pair of wings having an inner region and an outer region, the inner region of each one of the pair of wings in attachment to the central body portion, the outer region of each one of the pair of wings extending away from the central body portion, the pair of wings being selectively positionable in a first position in which the pair of wings are spaced apart from the medical needle and a second position in which the pair of wings are proximate the medical needle;
• a mechanical fastener disposed on at least one of the pair of wings;
• and
• adhesive material disposed between at least a portion of the mechanical fastener.