8 HVAD® Instructions for Use
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Appendix
Reference
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Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
Pump Overview
Introduction
1.5 Precautions (continued)
PRECAUTIONS
10. CAUTION:
together misaligned connectors may damage the connectors.
11. CAUTION:
by gently pulling the cable near the controller power connector or the power cables
may come loose and result in an alarm or the pump stopping.
12. CAUTION: ALWAYS recharge fully depleted batteries within 24 hours to avoid
permanent battery damage.
13. CAUTION:
operational ranges or they may provide less support than usual. To preserve battery
life, batteries should be stored at room temperature.
Battery operating and storage temperatures:
a. Operating: discharge (normal use with the HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
battery capacity but the battery will operate.
permanently reduce the battery capacity. Best condition for storage is at room
temperature.
14. CAUTION: ALWAYS keep batteries away from children. Children may be harmed by
damaged batteries or components.
15. CAUTION:
16. CAUTION:
is damaged.
17. CAUTION:
in battery damage.
18. CAUTION:
eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no
19. CAUTION:
battery operation.
20. CAUTION:
to federal, state, and local regulations.
21. CAUTION:
22. CAUTION:
®
Battery Charger to charge HeartWare
®
Batteries.
Other battery chargers will not charge the batteries and may damage them.
23. CAUTION: ALWAYS wait until the “Ready” light turns on to disconnect the battery from
the battery charger. If this is not followed over consecutive charging cycles, the Battery
Capacity Display will not function properly and may convey misleading battery
capacity.
24. CAUTION: ALWAYS fully charge the monitor’s internal battery prior to patient use.
25. CAUTION:
of unwanted HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System parameters.
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