A luer lock connector (40) is disclosed. The luer lock connector includes a connector body (41) having a distal end, a proximal end, and a gripping portion (58) between the distal end and the proximal end. A substantially flexible material (64) is disposed on at least the outer surface of the gripping portion of the connector body. An intravenous line is coupled to the distal end of the connector body. A luer connector fitting (72) is disposed on the proximal end of the body, the luer connector having an outer diameter less than a maximum exterior thickness of the gripping portion of the connector body.
