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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
Pump Overview
Introduction
54 HVAD® Instructions for Use
2.4 HVAD
®
Controller Power Sources (continued)
2.5 HeartWare
®
Battery Charger
The battery charger (Figure 32) is used to simultaneously recharge up to four batteries. It takes
approximately 5 to 6 hours to fully charge a depleted battery. Each battery slides into a bay and
is connected to the battery charger. It is safe to leave the batteries in the charger.
Figure 32
2.6 Carrying Cases and Shower Bag
The HeartWare
®
Waist Pack, HeartWare
®
Shoulder Pack, and HeartWare
®
Convertible Patient
Pack are used to safely secure, store and carry the controller and batteries. They can be used in
into each of the carrying cases.
For additional information on HeartWare
®
Batteries and AC/DC adapter, see Section 4.5.
For additional information on the battery charger, see Section 4.4.
CAUTION: The HeartWare
®
Waist Pack and the HeartWare
®
Shoulder Pack contain magnetic closures.
chest, including when sleeping. Per pacemaker and ICD manufacturer guidelines, magnets should
be kept at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) away from the pacemaker or ICD (please refer to
manufacturer guidelines for additional information).
WARNING!
since this will stop the pump. At least one power source must be connected at all times.
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