Information was received from a patient who was receiving bupivacaine, prialt, saline, and morphine all at unknown doses and concentrations via an implantable infusion pump for non-malignant pain.It was reported that the patient's pump had been empty since 2017 due to loss of insurance.It was reported that the patient's pump alarmed every 20 minutes.The patient reported that the pump alarms they feel a buzzing, hears a grinding noise from the pump, "feels warm on their insides," and pain in the bowel.The patient stated that this started about 6 months ago.No further complications were reported.
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