July 2008
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AeroChamber* VHC Celebrates 25 years of helping people breathe easier! |
Trudell Medical International Announces the 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Invention of the AeroChamber* Brand of Valved Holding Chamber
Trudell Medical International is proud to
announce the 25th Anniversary of the Canadian invention of the
AeroChamber* Brand of Valved Holding Chamber. In 1983, the
AeroChamber* Brand was developed with input from Dr. Michael
Newhouse and Professor Myrna Dolovich and their colleagues from the
Firestone Institute of Respiratory Health at McMaster University. The
rationale for the AeroChamber* Brand stemmed from the fact
that respiratory symptoms associated with asthma or Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are commonly treated with prescription aerosol
medications delivered through pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers or
“puffers”. Effective delivery of the medication to the lungs proved to be
difficult because some puffers delivered aerosol at over 100 kilometers per
hour1. The technique to press and inhale at just the right moment
was difficult for many patients to achieve and medication was often
deposited in the mouth instead of the airways which lead to side effects
such as hoarseness. The AeroChamber* Valved Holding Chamber
contained and suspended the aerosol particles until the user was ready to
inhale it, which resulted in improved efficacy and fewer side effects.
The AeroChamber Plus* Valved Holding Chamber line is
specifically designed to meet the needs of specific patient populations.
Trudell Medical International is committed to continuous innovation and over
the past 25 years introduced the following product improvements:
1987: addition of the FlowSignal* Whistle to alert patients if
they are inhaling too rapidly and the introduction of mask products for
infants, children and adults;
1993: updated to include a transparent chamber, allowing patients to see the
aerosol plume when the inhaler was actuated;
1999: a more responsive valve and baffle system designed for low tidal
volumes
2004: the world’s first transparent anti-static chamber minimized static
charge, increasing aerosol suspension time and providing consistent drug
availability;
2007: addition of the Flow-Vu* Inspiratory Flow Indicator, a
feedback tool that moves with respiration, allowing caregivers to count
patient breaths, ensure a satisfactory facemask seal and perfectly
coordinate actuation with inhalation.
“Trudell is extremely proud of the 25th Anniversary milestone for the
AeroChamber* Brand of Valved Holding Chamber and the significant
contribution to improved healthcare this Canadian medical device innovation
continues to provide on a global basis” says Mark W. Pickard, Vice President
and General Manager of Trudell Medical International.
The AeroChamber* Brand of Valved Holding Chamber is proudly
manufactured in London, Ontario, Canada and has been sold in 100 countries
around the world. AeroChamber* Valved Holding Chambers are the
#1 Pharmacist Recommended Valved Holding Chamber in Canada and the Most
Prescribed Pediatric Valved Holding Chamber in the world.
About Trudell Medical International (TMI)
Since 1922, Trudell has developed a strong history of leadership in creating
innovative aerosol drug delivery products that enhance the quality of life
for people with respiratory diseases worldwide. The TMI facility includes a
state-of-the art aerosol research laboratory, managed by a team of aerosol
scientists. Together with recognized product design expertise, these factors
ensure the optimum design and performance of each new product developed.
1Newman S. Principles of Metered-Dose Inhaler Design, Respiratory Care, Sept 2005 Vol 50 No 9.
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