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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
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Monitor
Peripherals
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HVAD
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Pump Overview
Introduction
140 HVAD® Instructions for Use
8.7 How to Change the Controller (continued)
For additional information on making good connections, see Sections 4.1.
For additional information on alarms, see Sections 8.1.
When doing a controller exchange, the priority is to restart the pump quickly.
It may be helpful to remember the 4 P’s:
1. POWER... Connect a power source to your back up controller.
2. PUMP... Restart the pump by connecting the driveline to the new controller.
3. PREVENT....
adapter or pressing the “Scroll” and “Alarm Mute” buttons at the same time.
4. POWER... Connect a second power source to the new controller.
WARNING! ALWAYS keep a spare controller and fully-charged spare batteries available at all times in
case of an emergency.
WARNING!
failed or malfunctioned and is no longer connected to a pump.