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HVAD
®
Patient Manual
3.7 Setting Up Your HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System Carrying Cases
(continued)
12. Check that the driveline is between the top of the zipper
and the closed side ap.
13. Fold the top cover closed.
14. Place the shoulder pack strap over your head and
across your shoulder so it is hanging at your side (near
the exit site).
Adjust the strap as needed so the pack does not pull on
the driveline.
If you used the waist belt, tighten it as needed.
CAUTION: DO NOT pull, twist or kink the driveline or power cables, especially while sitting, getting
out of bed, adjusting the controller or power sources, or when using the shower bag.
CAUTION: DO NOT pull, kink or twist the driveline or the power cables. 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.
CAUTION: The HeartWare
®
Waist Pack and the HeartWare
®
Shoulder Pack contain magnetic
closures. Patients with an internal cardiac debrillator (ICD) or pacemaker should keep the
pack away from 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).
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