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Infusion Pumps, Implantable MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Infusion Pumps, Implantable
Tree Number(s)
E07.505.254
E07.858.082.505.254
Unique ID
D015918
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015918
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Drug Delivery Systems, Implantable
Implantable Infusion Pumps
Implantable Medication Systems, Programmable
Medication Systems, Programmable Implantable
Perfusion Pumps, Implantable
Peristaltic Pumps, Implantable
Programmable Implantable Medication Systems
Systems, Programmable Implantable Medication
NLM Classification #
WB 354
Previous Indexing
Drug Implants (1977-1989)
Infusion Pumps (1987-1989)
Infusions, Parenteral (1975-1986)
See Also
Drug Implants
Public MeSH Note
90
History Note
90
Date Established
1990/01/01
Date of Entry
1989/05/15
Revision Date
2004/07/30
Infusion Pumps, Implantable Preferred
Peristaltic Pumps, Implantable Narrower
Medication Systems, Programmable Implantable Narrower
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