Rhonda L. Cole - Powell OH Ronita K. Geckle - Columbus OH Terrence B. Mazer - Reynoldsburg OH Frank A. Murawski - Westerville OH Carl J. Piontek - Charlotte NC Gregory James Stephens - Powell OH Joseph E. Walton - Westerville OH
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
A61M 3700
US Classification:
604 82
Abstract:
An apparatus for modifying a liquid enteral nutritional product. The apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the chamber is constructed to be fluidly connected to a supply container containing a liquid enteral nutritional. The chamber defines an interior space. The apparatus further includes a retainer disposed in the interior space defined by the chamber. The retainer is constructed to receive one or more dosage form units of beneficial agent therein. The apparatus further includes at least one dosage form unit of beneficial agent retained by the retainer.