CPC A61M 15/08 (2013.01) [A61M 15/003 (2014.02); A61M 15/0045 (2013.01); A61M 2202/064 (2013.01); A61M 2205/073 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A multi-unit dose dry powder medicament delivery device comprising:
a first element comprising a single use nozzle located in a body which is at least partially lined with an inner sleeve, said inner sleeve comprising an airway and a cartridge seat; and
a second element adapted to be releasably attached to the first element, said second element comprising an actuator provided with an air source and a valve;
wherein the inner sleeve is provided with a shuttle valve which is dimensioned such that in the closed position it blocks the airway only until the device is primed by a user; wherein the shuttle valve is provided with two orifices and the nozzle is provided with a stop capable of arresting movement of the shuttle valve; and
wherein the actuator in the second element comprises a spigot element which, when inserted into the first element, pushes the medicament container into position for delivery of the medicament.
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