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WO2018148807A1 - Tétine pour bébé destinée à l'administration nasale d'un médicament vaporisé - Google Patents

Tétine pour bébé destinée à l'administration nasale d'un médicament vaporisé Download PDF

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WO2018148807A1
WO2018148807A1 PCT/AU2018/050132 AU2018050132W WO2018148807A1 WO 2018148807 A1 WO2018148807 A1 WO 2018148807A1 AU 2018050132 W AU2018050132 W AU 2018050132W WO 2018148807 A1 WO2018148807 A1 WO 2018148807A1
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    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/0015—Devices specially adapted for taking medicines
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  • This invention relates generally to a pacifier for nasal delivery of vaporised medicament.
  • Medicament including herbal and pharmaceutical medicaments, is often taken nasally for soothing or for the alleviation of various ailments, including congestion, asthmatic bronchoconstriction and the like.
  • pacifier for the nasal delivery of vaporised medicament.
  • the pacifier comprises a mouth shield and a teat extending proximally therefrom.
  • the pacifier further comprises a rear housing having a medicament container therein and a vent(s) for exuding the medicament vapour therefrom.
  • the housing is configured such that the vents locate beneath the nose of the infant sucking on the teat.
  • GB 2508020 A (FA ZAD FARD) 21 May 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Dl] discloses an infant breathing aid pacifier for monitoring the respiration of an obligatory nose breather infant suffering from nasal congestion.
  • the pacifier may also decongest nasal passages by administering medicated vapours, facilitate oral breathing during nasal congestion and delivering an alarm in the vent of respiratory failure.
  • the pacifier houses a vapour emitting disc 6 and the tubular air duct assembly 5, which houses an electronic thermal sensitive micro-air-flow- sensor module 10, which produces an audible alarm in an event of infant respiratory failure.
  • a vaporizer pacifier comprising a base member having an outwardly projecting stop member, a nipple having a proximal end coupled to the base member, and a substantially cylindrical compartment attached to a proximal end of the base member.
  • the compartment comprises two substantially co- centric, cylindrical members. A first is attached to the base member and defines an opening adapted and sized to allow a medicinal disc to pass through into the compartment and also defines at least one aperture to allow the medicinal vapours to escape.
  • the second is rotatably coupled to the first, has a closed end and defines a first opening sized similar to the opening of the first member.
  • the two members can be rotated such windows on each substantially align in one position and causes the one or more apertures to be exposed through the first opening in a second position.
  • US 6557548 Bl (DICKSON) 06 May 2003 discloses an infant breathing aid assembly for administering a vapor of an aromatic substance to a child having trouble breathing.
  • the infant breathing aid assembly includes an oral member for placing in the mouth of the infant.
  • a first end of the oral member has a chamber extending therein toward the second end of the oral member.
  • a face shield is provided for preventing the oral member from being swallowed by the infant.
  • the face shield is preferably mounted on the oral member and positioned generally between the first end of the oral member and the face shield.
  • a vapor emitter is provided that is removably insertable in the chamber of the oral member.
  • the vapor emitter preferably comprises an absorbent member for absorbing an aromatic material.
  • a cover is provided for covering the chamber and allowing passage of the vapours from the absorbent member out of the chamber. The cover is releasably attachable to the first end of the oral member.
  • US 6482225 Bl (BINGHAM et al.) 19 November 2002 [hereinafter referred to as D4] discloses an osmophore-pacifier which contains an odorant. When the osmophore-pacifier is sucked by an infant, it releases an odour which stimulates sucking behaviour in the infant.
  • the osmophore-pacifier includes a nipple, a shield portion, a matrix containing the odorant, and an air channel for releasing the odour.
  • the odorant may be replaced with a different type of odorant in order to determine which odour stimulates continued sucking of the osmophore-pacifier, to promote sucking behaviour, and to calm or soothe an infant in a state of agitation or pain.
  • the osmophore-pacifier 10 of D4 is inserted into the infant's mouth, with the opening covered by grid 30 on the housing 22 located so that the superior surface 50 of the osmophore 28 is exposed under the infant's nose.
  • the elastic diaphragm 44 is drawn into the hollow of nipple 12, causing a suction within the housing 22
  • the suction partially saturates the wick 40 by overcoming the surface tension of the odorant solution 34 at the aperture 32, drawing the odorant solution 34 into the wick chamber 26 and onto the wick 40. Passive diffusion of the odorant solution 34 through the wick 40 distributes the odorant solution 34 to the osmophore 28.
  • the present invention seeks to provide such a pacifier in accordance with an embodiment, which will overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.
  • a pacifier for nasal delivery of vaporised medicament.
  • the pacifier comprises a mouth shield and a teat extending proximally therefrom.
  • the pacifier further comprises a rear housing attached to a rear of the mouth shield.
  • the housing has a medicament container therein and a vent for exuding medicament vapour therefrom.
  • the housing is configured such that the vent locates beneath the nose of the infant whilst sucking on the teat.
  • the medicament may be provided in differing forms, such as in liquid form, impregnated in a media (such as a sponge or the like) or in pressurised form (such as, for example, comprising a pressurised asthma pump container).
  • a media such as a sponge or the like
  • pressurised form such as, for example, comprising a pressurised asthma pump container
  • the housing comprises proximal and distal portions which interlock together so as to enclose the medicament container therein.
  • the medicament container may comprise an impregnated sponge or the like.
  • the distal portion may be rotated with respect to the proximal portion so as to selectively collocate a cutout of the distal portion beneath vents of the proximal portion so as to selectively close and open the vents, including to various degrees, to allow or restrict or control the rate of vaporisation from the vent.
  • the mechanical type pacifier embodiment is configured such that vaporised medicament is able to escape from the vent when the proximal bulbous end of the teat is sucked.
  • the teat is hollow and shaped to define a bulbous proximal end for sucking and a distal concertina end. As such, when the proximal bulbous end of sucked, the distal concertina end contracts, allowing vapour to escape from the vent.
  • the distal concertina end locates beneath the vents for blocking but, when constricting, the distal concertina end moves away from underneath the vents to unblock the vents.
  • the distal face of the distal concertina end of may press over an aperture of an annular disc having the medicament container therebehind. As such, as the distal face moves away from the aperture, medicament vapour is able to escape therefrom.
  • an electrical type pacifier which comprises an electric vaporisation control device configured for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament vapour from the vent in a more convenient and/or accurate manner.
  • the pacifier comprises an active vaporiser for vaporising the medicament.
  • the active vaporiser is operably coupled to the electronic vaporisation controller such that, in use, the control device is able to control the active vaporiser for controlling the vaporisation of medicament vapour from the vent.
  • the electronic vaporisation control device may control an electronically controlled valve which selectively allows medicament vapour to escape from the vent.
  • the electronic vaporisation control device is an annular PCB board having an aperture therein.
  • the medicament container may comprise a liquid reservoir having a wicking rod extending therefrom which extends through the aperture of the PCB.
  • the PCB may further comprise the active heating element in cylindrical form which locates about a distal end proximal end of the wicking rod for vaporising the medicament therefrom.
  • the electric vaporisation control device may be configured for controlling the vaporisation of medicament in accordance with a dosage regime, such as one configured in accordance with the type of medicament, age of the infant and other user parameters.
  • the electronic vaporisation control device may receive sensor data from one or more sensors so as to be able to control the operation thereof.
  • the at least one sensor may be configured for detecting suction on the teat such that the control device is able to vaporise medicament when the teat is sucked, or in accordance with the rate of sucking or the like.
  • the pacifier is configured for classifying the sensor data from the various sensors according to one or more preconfigured diagnoses.
  • the pacifier may generate or transmit alarm signals according to the detected diagnoses.
  • the at least one sensor may comprise a suction sensor to detect suction of the teat, a thermometer and an audio sensor. In this way, the control device is able to detect when the infant has an elevated temperature and has stopped sucking or has started to cry.
  • control device may be configured for vaporising medicament according to a sensor data/and or diagnosis classifications thereon such as wherein, for example, the controller applies medicament vapour, or increases the application of the medicament vapour when detecting the elevated temperature, laboured breathing in or the like of the infant.
  • a pacifier for nasal delivery of vaporised medicament comprising: a mouth shield and a teat extending proximally therefrom; a rear housing attached to a rear of the mouth shield, the housing having a medicament container therein and a vent for expelling medicament vapour therefrom, the housing configured such that the vent locates beneath a nose of an infant whilst sucking on the teat and wherein the pacifier comprises an electric vaporisation control device configured for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament vapour from the vent.
  • the pacifier may further comprise an active vaporiser for vaporising the medicament operably coupled to the electric vaporisation control device and, wherein, in use, the electric vaporisation control device may be configured for controlling the active vaporiser for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament vapour from the vent.
  • the active vaporiser may be configured for heating the medicament.
  • the medicament container may comprise a liquid reservoir having a wick drawing the medicament therefrom and wherein the active vaporiser may comprise a miniaturised heating element configured for heating the wick.
  • the electric vaporisation control device may be of annular construction thereby defining an aperture therethrough and wherein the wick may be configured for extending through the aperture.
  • the miniaturised heating element may be a resistive heating element.
  • the miniaturised heating element may be an electric heat pump.
  • the medicament may be a liquid medicament and wherein the active vaporiser may be in contact with the liquid medicament and wherein the active vaporiser may be configured for nebulising the medicament.
  • the active vaporiser may comprise a piezoelectric nebuliser.
  • the electric vaporisation control device may comprise a dosage controller and a memory device comprising dosage regime therein and wherein the electric vaporisation control device may be configured for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament according to the dosage regime.
  • the pacifier may further comprise at least one sensor operably coupled to the electronic vaporisation control device and wherein, in use, the electronic vaporisation control device may be configured for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament in accordance with sensor signals received from the at least one sensor.
  • the at least one sensor may be configured for detecting suction on the teat and wherein the electronic vaporisation control device may be configured for vaporising medicament when the at least one sensor detects suction.
  • the control device may be configured for detecting a suction rate and controlling vaporisation of the medicament proportionately to the suction rate.
  • the at least one sensor may comprise a strain gauge coupled to a member configured for measuring a suction force acting to the member.
  • the control device may be configured for detecting breathing difficulty using the at least one sensor and wherein the control device may be configured for vaporising the medicament when detecting the breathing difficulty.
  • the at least one sensor may comprise an audio sensor and wherein the control device may be configured for analysing audio signals received from the audio sensor for detecting the breathing difficulty.
  • the control device may be configured for calculating a frequency spectrum of the audio signals and classifying patterns of the frequency spectrum according to a breathing difficulty frequency spectrum template.
  • the at least one sensor may comprise a temperature sensor and wherein, in use, the control device may be configured for vaporising the medicament according to temperature readings of the temperature sensor.
  • Figure 1 shows a top perspective exploded representation of a pacifier in accordance with a first embodiment
  • Figures 2 and 3 show the rotation of a distal portion of the pacifier of Figure 1 to control the rate of medicament vapour therefrom;
  • Figure 4 illustrates the collocation of a cutout of the distal portion with at least one vent of a proximal portion of the housing of the pacifier of Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 illustrates the manner of utilisation of the pacifier of Figure 1, including the vents are located beneath the nose of an infant in accordance with an embodiment
  • Figure 6 illustrates a covering for the teat and the vents of the pacifier in accordance with an embodiment
  • Figure 7 illustrates an undersurface of a superior portion of the covering comprising channel engagement protrusions for blocking the vents
  • Figures 8 - 10 illustrates an embodiment comprising a mechanical arrangement wherein suction on the teat allows vapour to escape from the vents in accordance with an embodiment
  • Figure 11 shows an electrical version of the pacifier which comprises an electric vaporisation control device configured for controlling the vaporisation of medicament vapour from the vent in accordance with an embodiment
  • Figure 12 shows a block level functional schematic representation of the pacifier of Figure 11 in accordance with various embodiments. Description of Embodiments
  • FIGS 1 - 5 show a pacifier 100 in accordance with an embodiment.
  • the pacifier 100 comprises a mouth shield 101 and a teat 144 extending proximally therefrom for sucking.
  • the mouth shield 101 abuts against the lips of the infant, preventing the teat 144 from being swallowed.
  • the pacifier 100 further comprises a rear housing attached to a rear of the mouth shield 101.
  • the rear housing has a medicament container therein which, in the embodiment shown in Figure 1 is shown as an impregnable cylinder 103, such as a sponge.
  • the medicament container may be a liquid reservoir having a wick for drawing liquid medicament therefrom, pressurised gas cylinder and the like as will be described in further detail below.
  • the rear housing comprises a proximal portion 102 and a distal portion 106 which interlock together to enclose the medicament container 103 therebetween.
  • the distal portion 106 may support a handle 107 pivotally coupled thereto.
  • the housing comprises a vent 104 which locates beneath a nose of an infant sucking on the teat 114 as is substantially shown in Figure 5.
  • the pacifier 100 takes the mechanical/nonelectrical embodiment.
  • the distal portion 106 defines a cylindrical male portion 145 comprising peripheral interference fit members 145.
  • the proximal portion 102 similarly defines a cylindrical female portion 146 having interior peripheral channels therein for engagement of the interference fit members 145 of the cylindrical male portion 145.
  • the distal and proximal portions 106, 102 may be pulled apart for accessing the medicament container 103 therein. For example, for replenishment, the distal portion 106 may be pulled from the proximal portion 102 for re-soaking the sponge 103.
  • the interference fit members 145 and the interior peripheral channels allow the rotation of the distal portion 106 with respect to the proximal portion 102 as is substantially shown in Figures 2 - 3.
  • the cylindrical male portion 145 may comprise a channel cutout 105 in an edge thereof.
  • the distal portion 106 may be selectively rotated with respect to the proximal portion 102 to selectively locate the cutout 105 beneath a vent 104 as is substantially shown in Figure 4.
  • the cutout 105 may be rotated fully away from the vent 104.
  • the distal portion 106 may be rotated to overlap the cutout 105 and the vent to differing degrees.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 show an embodiment wherein the pacifier 100 comprises a covering 108 which covers both the teat 144 and the vent 104.
  • the covering 108 comprises a female section 109 which receives the teat 144 therein. Furthermore, the covering 108 may comprises a superior portion 110 which engages over the shield 101 and an inferior portion 111 which correspondingly engages under the shield 102.
  • FIG. 7 In the magnified view of Figure 7, there is shown an inferior surface of the superior portion 110 comprising channel engagements 112 which orientate and conform with the vents 100 for collocating there underneath so as to be insertable therein for blocking the vapour.
  • the covering 108 covers both the teat 114 and the vents 104 simultaneously.
  • FIGS 8 - 10 show an embodiment wherein the pacifier 100 is configured such that such that the teat 144 selectively exposes the medicament container 103 to the vent 104 for vaporising.
  • the teat 144 may be hollow and define a bulbous proximal end 114 and a distal concertina end 115. As such, suction on the bulbous proximal end 114 causes the distal concertina end 115 to contract along the longitudinal axis of the teat 144.
  • Figure 9 illustrates the embodiments wherein the distal concertina end 115 locates within the housing of the pacifier 100 and is extended. Furthermore, Figure 10 illustrates the contraction of the distal concertina end 115 towards the bulbous end 114 when the bulbous end 114 is sucked.
  • the distal concertina end 140 may locate beneath the vents 104 so as to selectively block the vents 104.
  • the distal concertina end 115 may locate within a cylindrical channel within the proximal portion 102.
  • the distal concertina end 115 blocks vapour from reaching the vent 104 from the medicament container 103 within the distal portion 106.
  • the distal concertina end 115 moves out from under beneath the vents 104 allowing vapour to escape therefrom.
  • the distal circular face of the distal concertina end 114 may block a central aperture of an annular disc having the medicament container 103 therebehind. As such, when contracted, the distal face of the distal concertina end 115 moves away from the central aperture of annular disc allowing the vapour to escape therefrom.
  • Figures 11 - 12 show an electrical version embodiment of the pacifier 100.
  • the pacifier 100 comprises an electric vaporisation control device
  • the electric vaporisation control device 127 configured for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament vapour from the vent 104.
  • the electric vaporisation control device 127 may be entirely of analog circuitry but however, the embodiments shown in Figure 12 shows a digital version thereof.
  • the control device 127 comprises a microprocessor 113 for processing digital data.
  • the control device 127 may further comprise a memory device 127 for storing digital data including computer program code controller instructions.
  • the memory device 127 is in operable communication with the processor 133 across a system bus 126 such that, in use, the microprocessor 133 is able to fetch computer program code instructions and associated data from the memory device
  • the control device 127 may comprise an I/O interface 135 for interfacing with various outputs 143, 137, 138 and for receiving data from various inputs 139 - 142, including via an analogue to digital converter 136.
  • the controller 127 may comprise a wireless transceiver 134 for communicating with a peripheral computing device 124.
  • the control device 127 is able to communicate via short-range Bluetooth wireless communication with a mobile communication device 124 for the sending of data to the mobile communication device 124 and receiving configuration and control settings therefrom.
  • the electrical vaporisation control device is configured for controlling the vaporisation of the medicament vapour from the medicament container 103 via the vent 104.
  • the controller 127 controls and electromagnetically actuated valve (not shown) which selectively opens or closes a conduit between the medicament container 103 and the vent 104.
  • the electromagnetically actuated valve may allow release of pressurised gas from a pressurised asthmatic pump cylinder.
  • the integral valve of the cylinder may be actuated by an electromagnetic actuator which depresses the spout of the cylinder.
  • controller 127 controls and active vaporiser 143 configured for vaporising the medicament.
  • the vaporiser 143 is configured for heating the medicament.
  • the medicament container 103 comprises a liquid reservoir 118 having liquid medicament 119 therein.
  • a wicking rod 120 wicks the liquid 118 therefrom.
  • the electric vaporisation control device circuitry 116 which, in an embodiment, comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) 117 of annular construction thereby defining an aperture 121 therethrough for engaging the proximal end of the wicking rod 120 therethrough.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • the PCB 117 may comprise a miniaturised heating element 123 configured for heating a proximal end of the wicking rod 120.
  • the miniaturised heating element surrounding a collar which engages about the proximal end of the wicking rod 120.
  • the miniaturised heating element has a resistive heating element configured for drawing current from electrochemical batteries (not shown) located within the housing.
  • the batteries may be rechargeable by way of a USB port or the like.
  • the miniaturised heating element is an electric heat pump such as a Peltier device configured for transferring heat from one side of the heating element to the other.
  • the vaporiser 143 may be a miniaturised nebuliser device such as one comprising a piezoelectric device in contact with the liquid 119 to nebulise the liquid 119.
  • the circuitry 116 may comprise a sensor 124 configured for sensing various parameters as will be described hereunder.
  • the electronic control device 127 comprises a dosage controller 127 configured for controlling the rate and/or duration of the medicament vapour emanating from the vent 104.
  • the controller 127 may control the vaporiser 143 according to the configured dosage regime.
  • the controller 127 may specify the type of medicament and the age of the infant. Other parameters may also be configured including according to user preference.
  • the controller 127 may comprise a sensor controller 130 configured for sensing various parameters using the sensor 124 and controlling the vaporiser 143 accordingly.
  • the sensor 124 is configured for detecting the insertion of the teat 144 within the mouth of the infant and, in this regard, may comprise a thermometer 140 to detect the elevation and temperature and/or an electrical contact sensor for detecting saliva.
  • the sensor 124 may comprise a force/pressure sensor 139 configured for detecting suction on the teat 144.
  • the force sensor 104 sensor may comprise a strain gauge which detects strain applied to a member (such as the distal end of the teat 144) which deforms under suction pressure.
  • the controller 127 is configured for controlling the vaporiser 143 in accordance with the suction on the teat 144 by the infant.
  • the controller 127 may detect such utilising the sensor controller 130 so as to control the vaporiser 143, such as by heating the resistive heating element to vaporise medicament via the vent 104.
  • the controller 127 may be configured for deactivating the vaporiser 143 when suction terminates.
  • the sensor controller 130 is configured for detecting suction frequency so as to be able to control the vaporisation of medicament proportionately. As such, the greater the suction urge on the teat 144, more vapour released.
  • the pacifier 100 comprises a liquid reservoir 118
  • the sensor 124 may comprise a level sensor 142 configured for monitoring the remaining liquid 119 therein.
  • the control device 127 may notify the paired mobile communication device 124 accordingly.
  • the senor 124 may comprise an audio sensor 141 to detect sounds, such as sounds indicative of crying. As such, when detecting the crying of the infant (such as by way of all your input signal threshold level test), the controller 127 may provide soothing vaporised medicament.
  • the controller 127 may comprise a diagnosing controller 131 configured for detecting one or more preconfigured diagnoses in accordance with the sensor data received from the sensor 124.
  • the diagnosing controller 131 may be configured for monitoring suction rate of via the force sensor 139, body temperature by the thermometer 140 and the like so as to be able to categorise predetermined diagnoses therefrom.
  • the diagnosing controller 131 may analyse audio signals from the audio sensor 141 to infer laboured breathing therefrom.
  • audio signals received from the audio sensor 141 may be processed by an automated sound classifier (AC ) controller of the controller 127 (not shown).
  • the audio signals received via the audio controller 141 may be converted to the frequency spectrum utilising a Fast Fourier Transform wherein the various parameters of the frequency spectrum are classified in accordance with indicative laboured breathing sound frequencies, such as laboured breathing sounds comprising rasping which may be indicative of bronchoconstriction.
  • the controller 127 may detect bronchoconstriction and discharge asthmatic inhalant medicament via the vent from a pressurised cylinder.
  • the diagnosing controller 131 may, for example, detect that the infant has a temperature and has either stop sucking or is crying.
  • the controller 127 may comprise an alerting controller 132 configured for sending of alerts according to any detected diagnoses.
  • the alerting controller 132 may send an electronic alert to the paired mobile can indication device 124.
  • the pacifier 100 may comprise output devices, such as an audio output device 137 (such as advisor or the like) and, in embodiments, a visual display 138, such as one comprising a plurality of coloured LEDs.
  • an audio output device 137 such as advisor or the like
  • a visual display 138 such as one comprising a plurality of coloured LEDs.
  • the pacifier 100 may provide liquid or gel medicament directly via a conduit through the teat 144.
  • raised conduits may be used over the vent 104 to locate closer or in the nostrils of the infant.

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La présente invention concerne une tétine pour bébé destinée à l'administration nasale d'un médicament vaporisé. La tétine pour bébé comprend un protecteur buccal (101) et une partie de tétine (144) s'étendant de manière proximale depuis cette dernière. La tétine pour bébé comprenant en outre un logement arrière (102) fixé à l'arrière du protecteur buccal. En outre, le logement présente un récipient de médicament (103) à l'intérieur et un orifice de ventilation (104) pour faire sortir la vapeur médicamenteuse de ce dernier. En outre, le logement est configuré de sorte que l'orifice de ventilation (104) est situé en-dessous du nez du nourrisson lorsqu'il suce la tétine. Selon divers modes de réalisation, le médicament peut être fourni sous des formes différentes, telles que sous une forme liquide, imprégnée dans un milieu (tel qu'une éponge ou similaire) ou sous une forme sous pression (telle que, par exemple, comprenant un récipient sous pression de pompe contre l'asthme). En outre, la tétine pour bébé comprend un dispositif de commande de vaporisation électrique configuré pour commander la vaporisation de la vapeur médicamenteuse depuis l'orifice de ventilation.
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