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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
Pump Overview
Introduction
78 HVAD® Instructions for Use
4.3 Using the HeartWare
®
Batteries (continued)
The Batteries may be cleaned with the following agents:
Alcohol (Isopropyl 90% or Ethyl 70%).
Hydrogen peroxide solution (1.4%).
n-Alkyl Dimethyl Dibenzyl Ammonium Chloride combined with n-Alkyl Dimethyl Ethybenzyl
Ammonium Chloride (active agent in some disinfecting wipes).
Silver, ethanol, acetic acid, peroxyacetic acid, hydrogen peroxide solution (active ingredients
of some sporicidal disinfecting wipes).
UV-C disinfecting wand, one that radiates “short wave” UV-C band rays (100 to 280
nanometers) from a 4 watt bulb (or stronger).
Expected Useful Life of HeartWare
®
Batteries
The HeartWare
®
Batteries components were designed and tested to function for the following
periods:
As consumable items they are expected to have a useful operating life of 500 charge and
discharge cycles; this should provide patient support for one year. Batteries that reach the end
of their useful life should be taken out of service. If a battery provides less than 2 hours of support
duration, it should be taken out of service.
Product Disposal
below. Otherwise, dispose of all expired or damaged equipment according to applicable local,
state, and federal laws and regulations. For additional product disposal support and information,
contact HeartWare.
®
Batteries in
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