Development of a throttle for an implantable infusion pump using porous ceramics

Current therapy methods for the treatment of spinal pain and spasticity use gas driven, implantable pumps. This easy design offers long term durability without the need for an external energy source. Though the simple design offers benefits to the patient, its limitation to constant flow output of medicine can inhibit the patient from receiving optimal treatment as pain is variable. In consideration of treating varying levels of pain, the aim of the project is to develop a throttle within the pump that is adjustable allowing a range of medicinal dispensing