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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
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Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
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HVAD
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Pump Overview
Introduction
110 HVAD® Instructions for Use
6.2 Programming HVAD
®
Controllers (continued)
10. Remove data cable.
11. To prevent the controller alarm from sounding after the power is removed, follow these
instructions:
the controller until a “beep” is heard, or for at least 5 seconds.
12. Disconnect both power sources from controller.
13. Set the back-up controller aside for use during the Pre-Implant Test.
For additional information about the monitor, see Section 5.0.
CAUTION: A back-up controller should always be available and programmed identically to the primary
controller.
back up controller. It is important however, to read the steps below to ensure power remains
connected to the primary controller. This will allow for manual pump start when ready.
1. Press the Controller tab on the Monitor Setup Screen, and then press the ‘Disable “VAD Stop”
Alarm’ button.
2. Connect the monitor data cable to the data port on the controller.
3. Connect power to the controller. Recommend connecting both power sources.
4. Press Speed/Control tab and reduce the set speed to 1800 RPM.
5. Press Setup tab to display Patient, VAD, Controller, and Monitor tabs (see “Setup Tab” in
Section 5.3).
6. Press the Patient tab and enter the Patient ID and Implant Date.
7. Ensure the Hematocrit setting is 30%.
8. Press VAD tab and enter HVAD
®
Pump serial number and verify that Suction Response is “Off”.
9. Press Controller tab and enter controller date and time.
10. Press the Alarm Settings tab to set the [Low Flow] alarm limit and [High Power] alarm limits.
11. Press the “Logout” button and return to the Clinical (Home) Screen
12. After setting up the primary controller, keep power connected to the controller so that the
pump does not stop, then restart automatically when power is restored. During implant the
HVAD
®
Pump should be started only by pushing the password-protected “Start” button.
For additional information on the “VAD Stop” button , see Section 5.3.
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