A cannula retractable medical collection device includes a cannula mount
inserted into and axially slidable relative to a rear larger-diameter
wall portion of a barrel, a double-ended needle cannula including a rear
needle segment extending into an accommodation chamber in the cannula
mount for pricking a stopper of a collection vial, and a front needle
segment secured to the cannula mount by a needle hub. The front needle
segment extends outwardly of the barrel in a position of use, and
retreats inwardly and rearwardly of the barrel in a disposal position
when the cannula mount is in the front and rear positions, respectively.
A releasably retaining member includes a retaining hole formed in the
larger-diameter wall portion, and a radially extending engaging peg
engageable in the hole. An actuator is operable to disengage the peg from
the hole so as to permit axial movement of the cannula mount.