Nasal devices
US7854227B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nasal delivery device and method are provided for delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, in particular one of a liquid, as a suspension or solution, or a powder containing a medicament, especially systemic or topical pharmaceuticals, or a vaccine to the nasal airway of a subject. The delivery device is characterized by: a nosepiece for fitting to a nostril of a subject; a delivery unit including a substance supply unit and a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle fluidly connected to the substance supply unit for generating an aerosol spray for delivery to a nasal airway of the subject; and an aerosol interactor operable to interact with an aerosol spray as generated by the at least one nozzle.
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