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On-Q Pain Ball
On-Q Pain Ball is a elastomeric infusion pump that delivers local anesthetic (bupivacaine) continuously to surgical sites for post-operative pain management.
On-Q Pain Ball is a elastomeric infusion pump that delivers local anesthetic (bupivacaine) continuously to surgical sites for post-operative pain management. Used for Post-operative pain management following surgical procedures, Infiltration anesthesia for wound pain control.
At a glance
| Generic name | On-Q Pain Ball |
|---|---|
| Also known as | bupivacaine |
| Sponsor | Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
| Drug class | Local anesthetic infusion pump |
| Target | Voltage-gated sodium channels (via bupivacaine) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management / Anesthesia |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
The device is a non-electronic, portable pump pre-filled with bupivacaine that provides continuous infiltration of local anesthetic around the surgical wound for up to 72 hours post-operatively. It works by diffusion-driven delivery, gradually releasing the anesthetic to block pain signals at the surgical site, reducing the need for systemic opioids and other analgesics during the critical early post-operative period.
Approved indications
- Post-operative pain management following surgical procedures
- Infiltration anesthesia for wound pain control
Common side effects
- Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)
- Infection at infusion site
- Allergic reaction to bupivacaine
- Pump malfunction or leakage
Key clinical trials
- Orthotics, Pain & Fear of Falling (NA)
- Pain Management After TKA: Comparison of Short- and Long-term Nerve Blocks (NA)
- Pain Control in Bariatric Patients: EXPAREL(R) vs. the On-Q(R) Pain Ball (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- On-Q Pain Ball CI brief — competitive landscape report
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