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Implantable Infusion Pumps

Topic Summary

Issues of efficacy, safety and cost for permanent implantation of an Implantable Infusion Pump for drug administration to treat chronic non-cancer pain were identified. Extreme concerns regarding Implantable Infusion Pump overdose, pump failure, and misuse.

Primary Criteria Ranking

Safety = High
Efficacy = Med
Cost = Low

Documents

Final Key Questions (24.6 KB)
Final Review Evidence Report (1.5 MB)
Public Comments / Responses (217.4 KB)