The present invention relates to an autoinjector device (10) for use in combination with a syringe (30), said syringe comprising a movable plunger; a needle; and a tubular needle shield (34). The claimed autoinjector device (10) comprises: an elongated housing having a proximal (11) and a distal end (12); a drive mechanism; a syringe holder (40) in order to support the fragile syringe and to prevent damage to the syringe. The invention furthermore relates to a method for assembly of the autoinjector device according to the invention.本發明有關供與注射器(30)結合地使用之自動注入器裝置(10),該注射器包括一可運動柱塞;一針;及一管狀針護罩(34)。所主張之自動注入器裝置(10)包括:修長的外殼,具有一近側端(11)與一遠側端(12);驅動機件;注射器夾具(40),以便支撐該易脆的注射器及防止損壞該注射器。再者,本發明有關一用於組裝根據本發明的自動注入器裝置之方法。