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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
PumpOverviewIntroduction
5Introduction
1.4 Warnings (continued)
WARNINGS
25. WARNING!
electrical shock.
26. WARNING! AVOID areas with high magnetic forces such as theft detection devices or
airport security systems, as this may affect HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System operation.
27. WARNING! Keep mobile phones at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the
controller, as mobile phones may interfere with controller operation.
28. WARNING!
procedure while implanted with the HVAD
®
Pump. Doing so could cause harm to the
patient or could cause the pump to stop.
29. WARNING!
which can be used for treatment of arthritis and/or some injuries) directly to the patient,
as this may affect HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System operation.
30. WARNING! AVOID therapeutic levels of ultrasound energy, as the device may
31. WARNING! AVOID therapeutic ionizing radiation since it may damage the device.
This damage may not be immediately detectable.
32. WARNING! ALWAYS investigate, and if possible, correct the cause of any alarm. Silencing
an alarm does not resolve the alarm condition.
33. WARNING!
with a soft, lint free cloth.
34. WARNING! The HVAD
®
Pump may cause interference with AICDs. If electromagnetic
interference occurs, it may lead to inappropriate shocks, arrhythmia and possibly death.
The occurrence of electromagnetic interference with AICD sensing may require
adjustment of lead sensitivity, proximal placement of new leads or replacement of
an existing sensing lead.
35. WARNING! Keep power connected to the controller after setting up the primary controller
to minimize the risk of air embolus during implant. Disconnecting and then reconnecting
power will result in the controller starting the pump as soon as the driveline is connected.
36. WARNING!
infection.
37. WARNING! ALWAYS check for an audible click when connecting the driveline to the
controller or driveline extension cable. Failure to ensure a secure connection may cause
an electrical fault.
38. WARNING!
®
Pump in air as this may damage the pump. DO
®
the pre-implant test and prior to implantation: The HVAD
®
Pump must be completely
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