WO2009155699A1 - Dose counting scales for a medical inhaler - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to medical inhalers. More specifically, the present invention relates to a dosage device for determining the remaining contents in a medical inhaler.
- Inhalers are used to administer medication to a user's body via the lungs or nasal passageways, and are commonly used by asthma and COPD sufferers to alleviate the symptoms of their disease.
- Inhalers are typically comprised of an outer casing or shell, a dust cap and a canister containing a certain number of doses of medication (actuations or puffs).
- the canister contains a metering valve that ensures that the correct volume of medication and propellant is contained in each actuation.
- Pressurized metered dose inhalers are drug delivery devices in which the contents are metered as they are dispensed.
- a disadvantage of such devices is that there is no way for the user to measure or judge the quality of its content as the inhaler reaches the end of its useful life.
- the taste, pressure and plume of the spray can typically remain constant for up to 20 doses past the published number of doses before they begin to gradually taper off.
- the drop off is usually nominal and the time between actuations (doses) is so long that it is virtually impossible for the user to discern the small variations in output. Accordingly, in order to ensure an accurate amount of medicine in the last dose, the inhaler has to be overfilled by the manufacturer.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a solution to the problem of determining the remaining contents in a medical inhaler.
- a dose counting scale is used in conjunction with a complete pMDI (canister and housing) or the canister of a pMDI alone.
- Each specific brand of inhaler has a specific number of doses that is dispensed by volume but can be expressed by weight.
- Inhaler canisters, housings (or bodies) and caps all have specific weights.
- the contents of the inhaler canister though often expressed by volume, have specific content and "shot" weights.
- inhalers of the same brand are often available in different dose counts containing different amounts of active ingredients.
- Tare weight is defined as the weight of a new primed inhaler after its stated number of doses has been actuated (zero doses remaining)
- shot weight is also unique to its brand. Calculating the number of doses remaining is achieved by weighing the inhaler, subtracting the tare weight from the measured weight of the inhaler, and then dividing the resultant by the shot weight. The answer is an accurate assessment of the remaining doses. Another valid method of determining remaining doses would be to subtract the full weight of the inhaler from its measured weight, then dividing the resultant by the shot weight and adding the original number of doses.
- the invention provides a dosage device for determining the number of remaining doses of medication available in a medical inhaler, comprising a sensitive weigh scale capable of recoding measurements at least as small as 0.001 grams for outputting a measured weight dependent on the weight of a medical inhaler placed on the weigh scale; a memory containing a data structure in the form of a table storing a plurality of records corresponding to different medical inhalers, and each record containing data allowing the number of remaining doses to be determined from the measured weight of the inhaler; an input device for permitting a user to select one of said plurality of medical inhalers stored in said data structure; a processor configured to read said data stored in a record pertaining to a particular medical inhaler, and said processor being configured to determine the number of doses remaining from said stored data and the measured weight; and a display device configured to display the remaining number of doses determined by said processor.
- the memory serves as a look-up table
- the processor determines the number of doses remaining by comparing the measured weight against the values stored in the table.
- the stored data in each record includes shot weight, new weight and the total number of doses for each of a plurality of different medical inhalers
- the processor retrieves this data from said memory for a particular medical inhaler and calculates the number of doses remaining in the medical inhaler by determining the sample weight as measured by said weight scale, then subtracting the new weight, and dividing the resultant by the shot weight and adding the total number of doses. The result is the total number of doses remaining.
- a simplified version of this look up table would have calculated the tare weight for each inhaler in which case simply subtracting the tare weight from the sample weight and dividing by the shot weight would give you the number of doses remaining.
- the invention can also be used with dry powder inhalers, nasal inhalers or inhalers not involving the use of a propellant or other non-medically active ingredients.
- the weight of the active ingredients may be measured in micrograms rather than milligrams and for use with such devices the dose device may need to have a sensitivity in excess of 0.0001 grams.
- said processor is further configured to accept user input from said input device pertaining to the shot weight, tare weight and total number of doses for new medical inhalers, and to add said shot weight, tare weigh, and total number of doses for said new medical inhalers to said data structure in said memory for later retrieval.
- the display device presents a warning characteristic when the remaining number of doses falls below a first predetermined number.
- said warning characteristic takes the form of a change in color of the display.
- the display device may present a second warning characteristic when the remaining number of doses falls below a second predetermined number.
- the display may turn amber when the remaining number of doses falls below the first predetermined number and red when the remaining number of doses falls below the second predetermined number.
- the device comprises additional memory, and said processor is configured to store in said additional memory the number of doses consumed over time to permit the amount of medication usage to be monitored. Because many asthma sufferers often use more than one medication, additional memory is available for each of the listed inhalers.
- the device comprises an output port for uploading said data to a remote monitoring site for access by a health care professional or for graphing and data analysis.
- the weigh scale is preferably electronic, but it can also be mechanical with a transducer to convert the output to an electronic signal. It can also be entirely mechanical, in which case a separate device would be required for each inhaler on the market.
- a dosage device for determining the number of remaining doses of medication imbedded available in a medical inhaler, comprising a sensitive weigh scale capable of recoding measurements at least as small as 0.001 grams; a mechanical readout for displaying the remaining doses in the medical inhaler based on the measured weight of the inhaler.
- a dosage device in accordance with the teachings of this invention.
- Such a dosage device is usable by patients, their caregivers and health care professionals, to determine the remaining doses in an inhaler leading to improved outcomes, monitoring, compliance and a level of accurate information that has been previously unavailable. Lack of patient compliance to a medical regime either due to ignorance or neglect has always been a concern of medical professionals.
- Using a dosage device in accordance with the teachings of this invention provides the most accurate dosage readings currently available, which may ultimately improve the welfare of users.
- Figure 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of a dosage device in accordance with the teachings of this invention.
- Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of a dosage device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 3 is a flow chart describing the program implemented by the processor.
- Figure 4 is a flow chart describing a warning routine.
- a dosage device for determining the number of remaining doses of medication available in a medical inhaler.
- Embodiments of the present invention are based on the premise that a predetermined total weight is known for each specific brand of inhaler when full. Inhalers of the same brand or composition also come in different dose counts, which in turn, have a unique tare weight when full. The weight of each dose, referred to as shot weight, is also unique to its brand. For example, pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) actually measure each dose by volume rather than by weight, but there is a specific weight associated with each dose. Each inhaler manufacturer has their own proprietary formula for their brand of medication.
- the weight may vary for two types of inhaler even though their metering valves are of the same size. Therefore the physical characteristics may vary for two types of inhalers with the same active ingredient. As well, inhalers from the same manufacturer with different doses may be fitted with different valves to ensure the most efficient delivery of the drug, and therefore, have different shot weights, gross weights, tare weights, and sometimes number of doses.
- a dosage device in accordance with the teachings of this invention comprises a set of scales 1.
- the scales include a weigh tray 3 for accommodating an inhaler 2 and a display 4.
- a membrane-style input pad 4 allows for user input. While the dosage device can be purely mechanical, the described device is electronic and gives a read-out in display window 4 of the number of doses remaining.
- the electronic components of the dosage device include a processor 10, memory 12, input device 5, and display device 16 connected to a central bus 18.
- Weight measuring unit 20 provides an output signal to the bus 18 indicative of the weight of the inhaler placed on the scales.
- a transducer is provided to convert the output of the scales to an electronic form that can be understood by the processor 10.
- the memory 12 stores programming instructions as described with reference to Figure 2 as well as a data structure as explained below.
- the memory 12 can be any suitable form of memory, and may include a volatile portion, and non volatile portion for storing the programming instructions and data structure.
- FIG. 3 is a flow chart broadly illustrating the operation of the dosage device.
- the program starts at block 20.
- the dosage device is calibrated to zero.
- the user places the inhaler on weigh scales 20 and inputs the inhaler type via input device 14.
- the dosage device then weighs the inhaler using weight scales 20.
- the processor 10 queries the data structure to determine the inhaler type.
- the processor queries the look-up table based on the sample type determined in step 28 for the sample weight.
- Table 1 illustrates an exemplary lookup table stored in memory 12.
- the lookup tables will contain as many columns as there are inhalers available in a particular market. In one jurisdiction there may be 10 or less inhalers available, while in another jurisdiction there may be 20 or more.
- the look-up table may accommodate over 1 ,000 inhalers. Only the first few records are shown for the purpose of illustration, but it will be appreciated that the number of doses column continues to zero for the consumer version of the device, and all the way until the inhaler is completely empty for the scientific/research version of the scale. It is noted that at a point below the tare weight (zero doses remaining) the shot weight is no-longer constant and tapers off as the inhaler empties.
- step 32 the processor reads the number of doses remaining based on the measured weight. Then at step 30, the result is displayed on display 16 in window 4 to the user.
- the weigh scales 20 provide an output signal to the bus 18 indicative of the weight of the inhaler placed on the scales.
- the processor determines the number of doses remaining from a lookup table stored in memory 12. broadly corresponding to weight versus number of doses remaining data for various types of inhalers
- the input device 14 permits a user to select one of a plurality of medical inhalers stored in the memory 12.
- This memory also stores programming instructions as well as a data structure containing the shot weight, tare weight, and the total number of doses in a full container.
- Table 2 shows an exemplary data structure stored in memory 12.
- the output signal is provided to processor 10, which is configured to read the shot weight, tare weight, and total number of doses from the data structure in memory 12 for the selected medical inhaler. Using these values, the processor 10 calculates the number of doses remaining in the medical inhaler by determining the measured weight as sensed by said weigh scale, subtracting the tare weight from the measured weight, and dividing the resulting net weight by the shot weight in accordance with the formula shown below.
- the number of doses remaining is calculated by weighing the inhaler, subtracting that weight from the tare weight of a new inhaler, and then dividing the resultant by the shot weight.
- a set of sensitive electronic pocket scales capable of recording small measurement are used. The scales are loaded with a computer program capable of calculating the number of doses remaining in an inhaler.
- the required scale sensitivity is dependent upon the type of inhaler used.
- a scale sensitivity of .001 mg is ideal for measuring the contents of dry powder inhalers, or perhaps of piezoelectric inhalers, where there is no propellant or co-solvent involved, and the physical weight of the active ingredients is measured in micrograms rather than milligrams.
- an ideal scale sensitivity is based on scales capable of measuring at least 0.01 g, and possibly 0.001 g.
- the input device also allows manual input of values as new inhalers become available.
- the processor would then be further configured to accept user input from said input device pertaining to the shot weight, tare weight, and total number of doses for new medical inhalers, and to add said shot weight, tare weigh, and total number of doses for said new medical inhalers to said data structure in said memory for later retrieval.
- each unique inhaler In an embodiment using mechanical scales, a set of scales is developed for each unique inhaler. The weight is read in doses rather than a unit of weight.
- each different inhaler could be programmed into the scales so that the user would simply scroll though a list and pick their inhaler, or input the unique drug identification number and the electronics would then output the correct readings.
- Both mechanical and electronic versions may also be programmed or calibrated to provide an accurate inhaler dose count while the inhaler is attached to, or imbedded in another product.
- Such products may include but not be limited to spacers/holding chambers and leak preventing clips.
- the scales could be imbedded into an inhaler replicating the abilities of current dose counting inhalers, but with a greater degree of accuracy.
- the display device presents a warning characteristic when the remaining number of doses falls below a predetermined numbers.
- the warning characteristic may take the form of a change in color of the display. For example, based on the number of doses remaining, the readout could be backlit in one color (such as green) if there was more than a two day supply of medicine left, another color (such as amber) when there were less than few days supply, and a third (such as red) indicating the published number of doses was now depleted and that the inhaler was now unreliable and should be immediately replenished.
- the user could choose the point at which the screen turns to amber, or an audible alarm could more dramatically alert the patient of the need to replenish the inhaler.
- the warning can be implemented by a set of instructions stored in the memory 12, which instruct the processor to continually monitor the number of doses remaining and create a warning flag when the number of doses remaining falls below the predetermined value.
- the processor sends an instruction to the display device 16 to change color.
- Such a routine is shown in Figure 4. Starting at 40, the processor reads the number of doses remaining after each measurement at step 42, compares this with a predetermined number at step 44. If the number of doses falls below the predetermined value, the processor sets the warning flag at step 46, and this can be used to change the color of the display or otherwise alert the user.
- step 48 the processor resets the warning flag, if it is set, and returns to step 42.
- Another embodiment of the dosage device contemplated comprises a second memory, and said processor is configured to store in said second memory the number of doses consumed over time to permit the amount of medication usage to be monitored.
- An output port may be provided for uploading said amount of medication usage to a remote monitoring site for access by a health care professional.
- processor 10 may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing software in association with appropriate software.
- the functions may be provided by a single dedicated processor, by a single shared processor, or by a plurality of individual processors, some of which may be shared.
- processor should not be construed to refer exclusively to hardware capable of executing software, and may implicitly include, without limitation, digital signal processor (DSP) hardware, network processor, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field programmable gate array (FPGA), read only memory (ROM) for storing software, random access memory (RAM), and non volatile storage.
- DSP digital signal processor
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- FPGA field programmable gate array
- ROM read only memory
- RAM random access memory
- non volatile storage Other hardware, conventional and/or custom, may also be included.
- any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the implementer as more specifically understood from the context.
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