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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
108 HVAD® Instructions for Use
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6.1 Preparing for Implantation (continued)
Equipment for Implant (continued)
Figure 97: Components used at Implant
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HVAD
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Out ow graft
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Sewing ring (made of titanium and polyester)
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Driveline cap
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Strain relief
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In ow cap
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Driveline extension cable
A set of surgical tools (provided ETO sterilized) is also required for implantation of the device (Figure 98).
Figure 98: Surgical Tools
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Tunneler – to tunnel the pump’s percutaneous driveline through the skin to the exit site
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Sewing ring wrench – to tighten the screw on the sewing ring
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Driveline cover – to cover the driveline connection to the controller
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Apical coring tool – to core the LV apex
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Hex driver –
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All tools and accessories used during implantation are for single-use only.
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CAUTION:
air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. (: Flammable anesthetics are typically ether based).