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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
Pump Overview
Introduction
106 HVAD® Instructions for Use
5.7 HeartWare
®
Monitor Care (continued)
Periodically or as needed:
The HeartWare
®
Monitor may be cleaned with:
Alcohol (Isopropyl 90% or Ethyl 70%)
Silver, ethanol, acetic acid, peroxyacetic acid, hydrogen peroxide solution (active ingredients
of some sporicidal disinfecting wipes)
UV-C disinfecting wand, one that radiates “short wave” UV-C band rays (100 to 280
nanometers) from a 4 watt bulb (or stronger).
The Monitor AC Adapter may be cleaned with the following agents:
Alcohol (Isopropyl 90% or Ethyl 70%)
Hydrogen peroxide solution (1.4%)
n-Alkyl Dimethyl Dibenzyl Ammonium Chloride combined with n-Alkyl Dimethyl Ethybenzyl
Ammonium Chloride (active agent in some disinfecting wipes)
Silver, ethanol, acetic acid, peroxyacetic acid, hydrogen peroxide solution (active ingredients
of some sporicidal disinfecting wipes)
UV-C disinfecting wand, one that radiates “short wave” UV-C band rays (100 to 280
nanometers) from a 4 watt bulb (or stronger).
The Data Cable may be cleaned with the following agents:
Alcohol (Isopropyl 90% or Ethyl 70%),
Hydrogen peroxide solution (1.4%),
n-Alkyl Dimethyl Dibenzyl Ammonium Chloride combined with n-Alkyl Dimethyl Ethybenzyl
Ammonium Chloride (active agent in some disinfecting wipes), or bleach solution (10%).
Silver, ethanol, acetic acid, peroxyacetic acid, hydrogen peroxide solution (active ingredients
of some sporicidal disinfecting wipes)
UV-C disinfecting wand,one that radiates “short wave” UV-C band rays (100 to 280
nanometers) from a 4 watt bulb (or stronger).
Product Disposal
HeartWare
®
Monitor
The HeartWare
®
Monitor contains a lithium battery (replaceable). Dispose of/recycle the
monitor’s internal battery in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and
WARNING!
use alcohol or detergent on the monitor display. Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint free cloth.