HeartWare HVAD - Page 21

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HVAD
®
Patient Manual
2.2 Warnings and Precautions (continued)
WARNINGS continued
23. WARNING! The HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System components should not be used
adjacent to or stacked with equipment other than specied in the Patient
Manual. If adjacent to or stacked use is necessary, the HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System and other equipment should be observed to verify normal operation.
24. WARNING! ALWAYS have a back-up controller handy and, whenever possible,
a caregiver nearby when changing power sources or controllers. Be watchful
for unusual changes in power or ow alarms for a period of time following
equipment changes.
25. WARNING! DO NOT shower until your clinician tells you it is safe to do so. If you
receive permission to shower, you must use the HeartWare
®
Shower Bag. If your
hearing is impaired and/or you cannot hear the controller alarms without the
use of a hearing aid, make sure your caregiver will be close by to hear alarms.
26. WARNING! DO NOT plug the controller into an AC wall outlet during showers; it
should be connected to two batteries.
27. WARNING! DO NOT take a bath or swim.
28. WARNING! DO NOT submerge any HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System component in
water.
29. WARNING! DO NOT allow water or other uids to enter the controller, power
(AC/DC) adapters, batteries, battery charger, or connectors. If this happens,
contact your clinician.
30. WARNING! AVOID areas with high magnetic forces such as theft detection
devices, airport security systems or induction cooktops, as these may affect
HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System operation.
31. WARNING! DO NOT disconnect the driveline or power sources from the
controller while cleaning it or the pump will stop. If this happens, reconnect
the driveline or power source to the controller as soon as possible to restart
the pump.
32. WARNING! DO NOT drop the controller or other equipment. Dropping the
controller could cause sudden stoppage of the pump. Dropped equipment
should be reported and inspected.
33. WARNING! Damaged equipment should be reported to your clinician and
inspected.
34. WARNING! NEVER clean the battery charger with the power on, as this may
lead to an electrical shock.