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Mucosal atomizer.


Wolfe Tory Medical, Inc., has released its MADomizer[TM] (Mucosal Atomization Atomization

The process whereby a bulk liquid is transformed into a multiplicity of small drops. This transformation, often called primary atomization, proceeds through the formation of disturbances on the surface of the bulk liquid, followed by their
 Device) bottle atomizer atomizer /at·om·iz·er/ (at´om-i?zer) nebulizer.

at·om·iz·er
n.
A device used to reduce liquid medication to a fine spray or aerosol.
. This innovative product gives the physician another choice for his or her atomizer needs. The atomizer has no parts to clean or replace, provides a measured 0.1-mL-per-spray dosage dosage /dos·age/ (do´saj) the determination and regulation of the size, frequency, and number of doses.

dos·age
n.
1. Administration of a therapeutic agent in prescribed amounts.
, produces a fine atomized spray (approximately 30 microns), and is portable and uses no compressed air compressed air, air whose volume has been decreased by the application of pressure. Air is compressed by various devices, including the simple hand pump and the reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal, and axial-flow compressors. . The MADomizer comes complete with a 20-mL amber glass bottle and a label for accurate identification.

The MADomizer has been defined as a "reposable" atomizer, which is a cross between a disposable single-use atomizer and a permanent, reusable re·use  
tr.v. re·used, re·us·ing, re·us·es
To use again, especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing.



re·us
 atomizer. The manufacturer recommends dispensing one bottle (20 mL) of solution and then replacing the MADomizer. The provided label allows users to accurately identify the contents, date, and initials of the person who filled the bottle, thus never second-guessing the contents and freshness of the solution.

Wolfe Tory Medical also manufactures and markets a line of disposable, single-use atomizers.
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Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Oct 1, 2000
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