A needle guard located in a first hub and the combination mounted over a needle of a second hub having a shaft, a needle tip, and a change in profile located proximal of the needle tip. The needle guard has a proximal wall having a perimeter defining an opening therein, a first arm extending distal the proximal wall, and a second arm extending distal the proximal wall opposite the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are spaced from the needle in a ready to use position. The first arm, the second arm, or both arms covering the needle tip in a protective position when the needle guard is triggered by an activator.
