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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
Pump Overview
Introduction
84 HVAD® Instructions for Use
4.7 Recommended Equipment for Use at Home
Patients with the HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System should have this equipment close to them and
readily available at all times (when in the hospital, at home, or when traveling overnight).
2 Controllers with AC adapters 1 Driveline cover
1 Battery charger 2 Alarm adapters
4 Batteries 1 Shower bag
1 DC adapter 1 or more carrying cases (Shoulder
Pack, Waist Pack or Convertible
Patient Pack)
Whenever patients with the HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System leave their house on a short trip such
as running errands, in addition to what they are currently using, they should bring the following
equipment as backup:
1 Controller 1 AC adapter
2-3 Charged batteries 1 Alarm adapter
Emergency contact information
WARNING! AVOID areas with high magnetic forces such as theft detection devices or airport security
systems, as this may affect HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System operation.
WARNING! KEEP mobile phones at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the controller, as mobile
phones may interfere with controller operation.
WARNING!
with the HVAD
®
Pump. Doing so could cause harm to the patient or could cause the pump to stop.
WARNING!
used for treatment of arthritis and/or some injuries) directly to the patient, as this may affect HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System operation.
WARNING! AVOID therapeutic levels of ultrasound energy, as the device may inadvertently concentrate
WARNING! AVOID therapeutic ionizing radiation since it may damage the device. This damage may not
be immediately detectable.
WARNING! The HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System components should not be used adjacent to or stacked with
™
HVAD
™
System and other equipment should be observed to verify normal operation.
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