HeartWare HVAD - Essential Performance

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2.0 HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System Overview
2.2 Warnings and Precautions (continued)
PRECAUTIONS continued
22. CAUTION: DO NOT place batteries in water or any other liquid.
23. CAUTION: DO NOT expose batteries to temperatures less than 0°C (+32°F) or
greater than +50°C (+122°F) or the battery may run the pump for less time than
usual. To preserve battery life, batteries should be stored at room temperature.
24. CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to repair or service HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System
equipment. If service is required, contact your clinician.
25. CAUTION: DO NOT expose batteries to excessive shock or vibration.
26. CAUTION: DO NOT disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery.
27. CAUTION: DO NOT short the external contacts on a battery.
28. CAUTION: ALWAYS keep batteries away from children. Children may be
harmed by damaged batteries or components.
29. CAUTION: DO NOT use a damaged battery.
30. CAUTION: DO NOT touch the uid if a battery pack is leaking uid. Dispose of
a leaking battery pack. In case of eye contact with uid, DO NOT rub eyes.
Immediately ush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper
and lower lids, until no evidence of the uid remains. Seek medical attention.
31. CAUTION: DO NOT dispose of a battery in re or water. Dispose of batteries
according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Living with the HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System: Important Reminders are available
from your clinician.
2.3 Essential Performance
The HVAD
®
Pump runs with adequate ow.