Methods and apparatus for administering small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms

US9642996B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Pamela Palmer · San Francisco, US
• Andrew Poutiatine · Palo Alto, US
• Charles Rampersaud · San Francisco, US
• Bruce Edwards · Menlo Park, US
• Edmond Chiu · San Francisco, US
• Thomas Schreck · Portola Valley, US
• Stelios Tzannis · Petaluma, US
• Lawrence G. Hamel · Palo Alto, US
• William Kolosi · San Francisco, US
• Sascha Retailleau · San Francisco, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 16, 2014
• Grant date: May 9, 2017
• Expiry date: Dec 6, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61J2205/70
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject using a device are disclosed. The dispensing device includes a lock-out feature and a means to retard or prevent saliva and/or moisture ingress such that the drug dosage forms in the device remain dry prior to administration.