About Drug Pumps
Drug Pump for Cancer Pain
The Medtronic targeted drug delivery system is surgically placed in the abdomen. The system releases medicine directly into the intrathecal space to help manage uncontrolled cancer pain.
What Is It?
A drug pump (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.1,2
Our Drug Pump System For Cancer Pain
One of the components of the targeted drug delivery system is a drug pump.
The personal therapy manager (myPTM™) is an optional feature that allows you to self-administer an extra dose of pain medication within physician-set limits.
Personal Stories
Read about the experiences of people who received drug delivery therapy for chronic cancer pain. You'll learn first-hand what life has been like for these particular patients, both before and after receiving drug delivery therapy.
Information regarding Medtronic Neuromodulation's agreement with the FDA.
1
Smith TJ, Staats PS, Deer T, 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. 2002;20:4040-4049.
2
Ruan X. Drug-related side effects of long-term intrathecal morphine therapy. Pain Physician. 2007;10:357-366.
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