The Taper Dry Powder Inhaler stores active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) on a microstructured
carrier tape, enabling it to provide up to 120 pre-metered doses. The Taper DPI uses 3M
microreplication and extrusion technology to create a “dimpled” tape upon which
one or more APIs are coated. This dimple
design allows the use of API only, virtually eliminating the need for lactose
or complex powder formulations. Upon opening the mouthpiece, a dose is ready
for use. The airflow of the patient’s inhalation releases an impactor that
strikes the tape and releases API into the air stream further deagglomerating
API particles as they pass through the device. A visual ready
indicator, audible click to signal dose delivery, dose counter and its
breath-actuated delivery helps ensure effectiveness and makes the device
patient-friendly and accurate.

3M Drug Delivery
Systems, St. Paul, MN 55144. www.3M.com/dds  or call 800-643-8086

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