FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the needle shield;

FIG. 2 is a forward end view of the needle shield of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rearward end view of the needle shield of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the needle shield of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the needle shield of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the needle shield of FIG. 1.