83HeartWare™ HVAD™ System Peripherals and Accessories
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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
PumpOverviewIntroduction
4.6 Carrying Cases
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.
CAUTION: The HeartWare
®
Waist Pack and the HeartWare
®
Shoulder Pack contain magnetic closures.
their 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).
HeartWare
®
Shower Bag
A shower bag is available for use in conjunction with the HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System. To ensure
safe and appropriate use of the shower bag, all patients and caregivers should be trained on
shower bag operation prior to use.
WARNING!
so. Patients who shower must use the HeartWare
®
Shower Bag.
WARNING!
WARNING!
of a severe electrical shock, it should be connected to two batteries.
WARNING!
™
HVAD
™
System components and/or result in driveline exit site infection.
WARNING!
™
HVAD
™
damage them. If this happens, contact HeartWare.
WARNING!
battery charger or connectors, as this may damage HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System components. If this
happens, contact HeartWare.
CAUTION:
Special care should be taken not to twist the driveline while sitting, getting out of bed, adjusting controller
or power sources, or when using the shower bag.
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