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Multiple unit dose drug delivery system

  • US 20070051362A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2005
  • Published: 03/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A drug delivery device comprising:

  • a housing configured to contain one or more ampoules comprising an active-ingredient-containing substance in a compartment, wherein the ampoules comprise a piercable region in the compartment;

    a firing mechanism effective to apply pressure to an ampoule effective to cause the ampoule to be pierced at the piercable region and to release the substance under pressure through the piercable region of the compartment;

    a delivery device configured to direct the released substance to the eye, nasal passage, or ear canal of a user;

    a mechanically advantaged mechanism whereby a user positions the device into a ready to fire configuration; and

    a mechanically advantaged firing control whereby a user activates the firing mechanism to release the substance from the ampoule.

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