Embodiments of an injector, syringe, syringe interface, syringe adapter,
and piston/plunger assembly for an injector (of contrast medium, for
example) are described. Preferably, the syringe is adapted to engage a
syringe interface mechanism such that the syringe may be connected to an
injector without regard to any particular orientation of the syringe to
the injector or to the piston/plunger assembly. The injector piston or
drive member includes a sensing pin positioned at a forward end thereof
to sense contact with the syringe plunger during advancement of the
piston or drive member to contact the plunger. The piston can be advanced
automatically upon connection of, for example, the syringe to the
injector, or piston advance can be automated to occur after operator
initiation. The injector may include or be adapted to accommodate two
syringes, which for example provide for simultaneous injection of fluid
into separate injection sites on a patient.