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6.0 Living with the HeartWare
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HVAD
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System
6.2 Understanding and Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
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ESD damage to the controller can cause:
1. A [Controller Failed] alarm
2. A High audible alarm without accompanying alarm text on the Controller Display
• If either of those alarms occur: Switch to your back-up controller and contact
your clinician
3. A [Controller Fault] alarm
• If that alarm occurs, contact your clinician for instructions
What you can do to reduce the chance of ESD damage to the controller:
1. Make good connections when changing power sources
• Do not touch the controller connector ports, or let foreign objects or materials
come near a disconnected controller power port.
• Have new battery within reach before disconnecting power source and when
possible, have a caregiver nearby in case an alarm occurs
• Use 2 power sources. Only leave power source ports on controller open for the
time it takes to change the power sources.
2. Be careful near materials and electronic devices prone to static electricity, such
as: carpeted oors, silk clothing, TV screens, microwaves when in operation, and
laptop or computer screens.
• Avoid changing power sources in these areas
• Avoid vacuuming and removing clothes from the dryer
• Use anti-static dryer sheets and fabric softener
• Consider humidier in your house
WARNING! AVOID devices and conditions that may induce strong static discharges (e.g.,
television or computer monitor screens) as electrostatic discharges can damage the
electrical parts of the system and cause the VAD to perform improperly or stop.
WARNING! The HeartWare
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HVAD
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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
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HVAD
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System and other equipment should be observed to verify
normal operation.
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.
For additional information about alarms, see Section 4.2.
Refer to making connections for additional information, Section 3.2.2.