Infusion Pumps, Implantable

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - E07.505.254 - E07.858.082.505.254

**Synonyms:** - Perfusion Pumps, Implantable - Drug Delivery Systems, Implantable - Implantable Infusion Pumps