A package is provided for a medical device that a spring-driven button-actuated
safety shield. The package includes a tray with a bottom wall and sidewall enclosure
that extends upwardly from the bottom wall a distance greater than the height or
thickness of the medical device. A flange extends outwardly from edges of the sidewall
enclosure opposite the bottom wall. At least two gripping towers are formed unitarily
with the bottom wall and project upwardly a distance greater than the thickness
or height of the medical implement. Gripping towers are spaced from one another
and are configured to grippingly engage the medical implement on opposite respective
sides of the actuating button for preventing inadvertent actuation of the safety
shield while the medical implement is in the tray. A cover extends removably across
the flange and is supported by the gripping towers.