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Infusion Pumps, Implantable

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Definition: Implanted fluid propulsion systems with self-contained power source for providing long-term controlled-rate delivery of drugs such as chemotherapeutic agents or analgesics. Delivery rate may be externally controlled or osmotically or peristatically controlled with the aid of transcutaneous monitoring.     
See Also Drug Implants 		Other names Programmable Implantable Medication Systems; Peristaltic Pumps, Implantable; Perfusion Pumps, Implantable; Implantable Infusion Pumps; Drug Delivery Systems, Implantable; Pumps, Implantable Peristaltic; Pumps, Implantable Perfusion; Pumps, Implantable Infusion; Pump, Implantable Peristaltic; Pump, Implantable Perfusion; Pump, Implantable Infusion; Peristaltic Pump, Implantable; Perfusion Pump, Implantable; Infusion Pump, Implantable; Implantable Peristaltic Pumps; Implantable Peristaltic Pump; Implantable Perfusion Pumps; Implantable Perfusion Pump; Implantable Infusion Pump; Systems, Programmable Implantable Medication

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