Abstract: Dissolution testing system which uses a dissolution vessel to conduct a test of a tablet includes a frame on which the dissolution vessel is supported, a sampling probe movable into a position at least partly in an interior of the vessel, a temperature sensor on the sampling probe for sensing temperature of the dissolution media, a camera on the sampling probe for imaging dissolution of the tablet, and heating elements outside of the vessel interior for heating the vessel wall. A cover of the vessel has a media delivery conduit and a washing conduit passing therethrough. The vessel is in a housing that rotates between a testing position in which the vessel opening is oriented upward, and at least one additional position in which the vessel opening is oriented downward to allow for fluid flow out of the vessel interior, and drying and washing of the vessel interior.

Abstract: Inhaler testing apparatus includes a frame, a rotatable carousel rotatably mounted on said frame and that support tubes each having a closed end and an open end, an inhaler retaining apparatus on said frame that retains an inhaler being tested, and actuating mechanisms on the frame for moving the inhaler retaining apparatus in two directions, for shaking and actuating the inhaler being tested. A control unit controls rotation of the carousel and the actuating mechanisms to move the carousal relative to the inhaler being tested to cause controlled shaking of the inhaler and delivery of material from the inhaler into each tube. Analysis of the material in the tubes constitutes a test of the inhaler.