NEBULIZER FOR INFANTS AND RESPIRATORY COMPROMISED PATIENTS

• US 20110000481A1
• Filed: 06/30/2010
• Published: 01/06/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: MicroDose Therapeutx, Inc. (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited)
• Original Assignee: MicroDose Therapeutx, Inc. (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited)
• Inventors: Chan, Philip, Gumaste, Anand, Fleming, Scott
• Application Number:
  US12/828,133
• Publication Number:
  US 20110000481A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 128/200.23
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/005 using ultrasonics spraying or atomising liquids using ultrasonic vibrations in general B05B17/06
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0028 using prepacked dosages, one for each application, e.g. capsules to be perforated or broken-up
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0085 using ultrasonics spraying or atomising liquids using ultrasonic vibrations in general B05B17/06
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/024 including calculation means, e.g. using a processor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/06 Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/208 Non-controlled one-way valves, e.g. exhalation, check, pop-off non-rebreathing valves
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0021 with a proportional output signal, e.g. from a thermistor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0027 pressure meter
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/50 with microprocessors or computers
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/502 User interfaces, e.g. screens or keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/581 by audible feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/582 by tactile feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/583 by visual feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/59 Aesthetic features, e.g. distraction means to prevent fears of child patients
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8206 battery-operated
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 17/0607 generated by electrical means, e.g. piezoelectric transducers

Abstract

A pediatric nebulizer is described.

Claims

1. A device for delivering medication to infants and respiratory-compromised patients comprising a housing defining an aerosol chamber into which an aerosolized medication may be introduced;

an outlet for said chamber;

a mask surrounding the outlet, at least in part; and

a nebulizer for aerosolizing a medication and introducing the medication into the chamber.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a microprocessor and control for the vibratory element.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the medication is introduced from a dose-controlled blister pack.

4. The device of claim 1, further comprising a timer for controlling the vibratory element.

5. The device of claim 1, further comprising electronic communication for connecting to various hospital equipment connected to the patient for controlling or synchronizing the vibratory element.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the dose delivered amount is determined by the number of timed or pulsed activations of the vibratory element.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising active visual, audible or tactile feedbacks to the patient or caregiver indicating the status of the device and of dosing.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the medication comprises a dry powder.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the medication comprises a pharmaceutical agent dissolved or suspended in a liquid medium.

10. The device of claim 1, further comprising a pressure sensor for measuring the quality of fit of the mask to the patient.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the mask is formed of a resiliently deformable material.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein an inhalation and/or exhalation cycle is sensed, and the nebulizer is turned on and off synchronized to tidal breathing of the patient.

13. The device of claim 12, wherein inhalation and/or exhalation is sensed using sensors selected from the group consisting of flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, gas sensors and chest straps.

14. A device for delivering medication to infants and respiratory-compromised patients comprising a housing defining an aerosol chamber into which an aerosolized medication may be introduced;

an outlet for said chamber;

a nasal cannula connected to the outlet; and

a nebulizer for aerosolizing a medication and introducing the medication into the chamber.

15. The device of claim 14, further comprising a microprocessor and control for the vibratory element.

16. The device of claim 14, wherein the medication is introduced from a dose-controlled blister pack.

17. The device of claim 14, further comprising a timer for controlling the vibratory element.

18. The device of claim 14, further comprising electronic communication for connecting the device to various hospital equipment connected to the patient for controlling or synchronizing the vibratory element.

19. The device of claim 14, wherein the dose delivered amount is determined by the number of timed or pulsed activations of the vibratory element.

20. The device of claim 14, further comprising active visual, audible or tactile feedbacks to the patient or caregiver indicating the status of the device and of dosing.

21. The device of claim 14, wherein the medication comprises a dry powder.

22. The device of claim 14, wherein the medication comprises a pharmaceutical agent dissolved or suspended in a liquid medium.

23. The device of claim 14, wherein an inhalation and/or exhalation cycle is sensed, and the nebulizer is turned on and off synchronized to tidal breathing of the patient.

24. The device of claim 23, wherein inhalation and/or exhalation is sensed using sensors selected from the group consisting of flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, gas sensors and chest straps.

25. A device for delivering medication to infants and respiratory-compromised patients comprising a housing defining an aerosol chamber into which an aerosolized medication may be introduced;

an outlet for said chamber;

a mouthpiece connected to the outlet; and

a nebulizer for aerosolizing a medication and introducing the medication into the chamber.

26. The device of claim 25, further comprising a microprocessor and control for the vibratory element.

27. The device of claim 25, wherein the medication is introduced from a dose-controlled blister pack.

28. The device of claim 25, further comprising a timer for controlling the vibratory element.

29. The device of claim 25, further comprising electronic communication for connecting the device to various hospital equipment connected to the patient for controlling or synchronizing the vibratory element.

30. The device of claim 25, wherein the dose delivered amount is determined by the number of timed or pulsed activations of the vibratory element.

31. The device of claim 25, further comprising active visual, audible or tactile feedbacks to the patient or caregiver indicating the status of the device and of dosing.

32. The device of claim 25, wherein the medication comprises a dry powder.

33. The device of claim 25, wherein the medication comprises a pharmaceutical agent dissolved or suspended in a liquid medium.

34. The device of claim 25, wherein an inhalation and/or exhalation cycle is sensed, and the nebulizer is turned on and off synchronized to tidal breathing of the patient.

35. The device of claim 34, wherein inhalation and/or exhalation is sensed using sensors selected from the group consisting of flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, gas sensors and chest straps.

36. A propellant free device for delivering nebulized medication to an inhaled airstream comprising a vibratory element for aerosolizing the medication and introducing the medication into the airstream.

37. The device of claim 36, further comprising a microprocessor and control for the vibratory element.

38. The device of claim 36, wherein the medication is introduced from a dose-controlled blister pack.

39. The device of claim 36, further comprising a timer for controlling the vibratory element.

40. The device of claim 36, further comprising a sensor for detecting inhalation, and for triggering operation of the vibratory element when inhalation is sensed.

41. The device of claim 40, further comprising a controller for controlling the vibratory element over two or more inhaled breaths.

42. The device of claim 36, further comprising electronic communication for connecting the device to various hospital equipment connected to the patient for controlling or synchronizing the vibratory element.

43. The device of claim 36, wherein the dose delivered amount is determined by the number of timed or pulsed activations of the vibratory element.

44. The device of claim 36, further comprising active visual, audible or tactile feedbacks to the patient or caregiver indicating the status of the device and of dosing.

45. The device of claim 36, wherein the medication comprises a dry powder.

46. The device of claim 36, wherein the medication comprises a pharmaceutical agent dissolved or suspended in a liquid medium.

47. The device of claim 36, wherein an inhalation and/or exhalation cycle is sensed, and the nebulizer is turned on and off synchronized to tidal breathing of the patient.

48. The device of claim 47, wherein inhalation and/or exhalation is sensed using sensors selected from the group consisting of flow sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, gas sensors and chest straps.