About Drug Pumps

Medtronic's drug pumps are implanted so they can send pain medication directly to the fluid around your spinal cord. This targeted delivery is designed to help reduce pain and minimize side effects, to help improve your quality of life.

What Is It?

A drug pump (also called an intrathecal drug delivery system) sends pain medication directly to the fluid around the spinal cord, providing pain relief with a small fraction of the medication needed if taken orally.
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Our Drug Pumps For Pain

Drug pumps are implanted in the abdomen.
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Benefits and Risks

Medtronic's drug pumps, a proven pain management treatment, can increase pain control and comfort.¹
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Questions and Answers

Get answers to frequently asked questions about drug pumps.
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Reference

Smith TJ, Staats PS, et al. Randomized Clinical Trial of an Implantable Drug Delivery System Compared With Comprehensive Medical Management for Refractory Cancer Pain: Impact on Pain, Drug-related Toxicity, and Survival J Clin Oncol 20:40 Vol 20, No 19 (October 1), 2002: pp 4040-4049

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Last updated: 2 Oct 2009