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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2006
Darren Hodson, Shropshire, GB;
Jorgen Rasmussen, Struer, DK;
Darren Hodson, Shropshire, GB;
Jorgen Rasmussen, Struer, DK;
AstraZeneca AB, Sodertalje, SE;
Abstract
Actuator for an inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation. The actuator comprises a main body comprising a tubular member for receiving a canister containing medicament and having a valve stem extending therefrom, and an outlet assembly, as a part formed separately of the main body, comprising a mouthpiece for guiding medicament to the mouth of a user and a nozzle block for receiving the valve stem of the canister and delivering medicament from the canister into the mouthpiece. At least a part of the outlet assembly is configured so as to deform and optionally break on withdrawal of the outlet assembly from the main body so as to prevent re-use of the outlet assembly.