Delivery Systems
To facilitate the delivery of Technosphere-formulated drugs to the deep lung, we have developed a series of delivery systems.
Our initial inhaler, MedTone®, is light and easy to use, and fits in the palm of the patient’s hand. It utilizes single-use, disposable, plastic cartridges containing drug-loaded powder. To administer a dose, the patient opens the device, inserts a cartridge of inhalation powder into the inhaler, inserts the mouthpiece into the mouth and takes a breath, thereby drawing the aerosolized particles deep into the lungs. The inhaler is breath-powered, which means that the patient does not need to coordinate a breath with any manipulation of the device, such as priming or pumping.
In our clinical trials, patients have reported a high level of satisfaction with the MedTone® inhaler.
Our device group has continued to refine and develop our delivery system technology. Use the navigation menu to the left to see some of our future devices for delivering dry powder formulations of therapeutic compounds.
