A syringe includes a body having a distal end, a proximal end and a center
section therebetween. The distal end of the syringe body includes a
conical portion that extends and tapers from the center section to an
injection neck forming a discharge outlet. The proximal end of the
syringe body includes a radial expansion section and an outward extending
lip. An inner diameter of the radial expansion section is larger than an
inner diameter of the center section and the outer diameter of the radial
expansion section is smaller than an outer diameter of the center
section. A plunger is movably disposed in the syringe body and includes a
pair of coupling members defining a slot therebetween, the plunger being
substantially seated in the radial expansion section in a pre-use state
of the syringe. An alignment flange is formed on the conical portion and
extends the distance between the center section and the injection neck.
The alignment flange defines an internal hollow area therein in fluid
communication with the interior of the syringe body, which is adapted to
collect air bubbles that are present within the interior of the syringe
body.