6 HVAD® Instructions for Use
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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
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Pump Overview
Introduction
1.4 Warnings (continued)
WARNINGS
39. WARNING!
sensitivity to polyester or materials of bovine origin, as severe reactions may occur.
40. WARNING!
innermost tray is sterile.
41. WARNING!
resulting in bleeding. Gelweave™ prostheses are sealed grafts and must not be
preclotted.
42. WARNING!
removal from the foil pouch. This may disrupt the gel matrix, resulting in bleeding.
43. WARNING!
connection may lead to bleeding and/or an air embolus.
44. WARNING! ALWAYS position the clamp screw so that it is located on the inner side of the
45. WARNING!
could damage the graft clamp or graft clamp screw and a loose connection may result
in bleeding and/or an air embolus. Replace components if required.
46. WARNING!
47. WARNING!
chest closure, ensure that the graft is not kinked or compressed. A kinked or compressed
48. WARNING!
Longer periods of soaking in saline may disrupt the gel matrix, resulting in bleeding.
49. WARNING! ALWAYS position the driveline exit site so that the tunneler does not contact
any vital organs or structures.
50. WARNING!
remove the driveline cap from the driveline, unscrew the outer sleeve, then pull back
on the grooved part of the connector.
51. WARNING! ALWAYS remove all air from the HVAD
®
Pump and its conduits to reduce risk of
air embolus.
52. WARNING!
®
Pump when there is inadequate blood volume in
the HVAD
®
®
53. WARNING! At HVAD
®
Pump explant the percutaneous driveline is not sterile; therefore
54. WARNING! ALWAYS check the Controller Display for any information regarding an
alarm when using loud machinery or in the vicinity of loud noises as the alarms may
not be audible.
55. WARNING! ALWAYS replace a controller with a blank display or no audible alarms. This
condition is predictive of a controller failure.
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