Patent ID: 8522775
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An inhaler device for inhalation of a medicament from a pierceable capsule, which inhaler comprises: a housing for receiving the capsule; closure means for closing the housing, said closure means being moveable relative to the housing; piercing means suitable for piercing the capsule; wherein movement of the closure means relative to the housing causes movement of the piercing means; an air inlet and an air outlet defining an inhalation passage therebetween, the inhalation passage comprises one or more vents; and a holder for the capsule comprising: a chamber suitable for receiving the capsule; and means for generating turbulence in a fluid flow through the chamber such that, in use, the turbulent fluid flow causes vibration of a capsule received by the chamber so as to assist in releasing medicament contained within the capsule, wherein the means for generating turbulence extends substantially the entire length of the chamber.