HeartWare HVAD - Traveling and Transport

CAUTION: ALWAYS check to be sure the DC adapter works in your motor vehicle. The DC adapter is
for use in motor vehicles only and may not t all motor vehicles.
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.
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6.6 Traveling and Transport
As you resume activities of daily living, you may wish to travel away from home.
Prior to making travel plans, talk with your clinician to make sure it is safe for
you to travel. Once you are approved for travel, your clinician will work with
you to ensure you are prepared for traveling safely. Always remember to take
all prescribed medication with you and to make sure you have emergency
contact information.
When you travel, please make sure you have the following:
• Back-up controller
• Fully charged, spare batteries
• Battery charger
• Controller AC adapter
• Controller DC adapter
Equipment should be kept with you at all times for safety and security. If traveling
by air, carry equipment with you on board the aircraft. During the ight, you should
power the controller with two batteries or with one battery and an AC adapter.
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NOTES:
• Store and operate all equipment within the recommended temperature conditions listed in
the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS section of this manual.
• Avoid passing through security screening equipment, as this may affect your VAD. Instead,
request to be hand screened with special care given to the driveline exit site.
• If you are traveling on a long haul ight, talk with your clinician about whether you should
purchase extra batteries.
• If traveling internationally, talk with your clinician about purchasing international power
cords for use with your equipment.
WARNING! AVOID areas with high magnetic forces such as theft detection devices or airport
security systems or induction cooktops, as these may affect HeartWare
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operation.
WARNING! DO NOT operate the controller in temperatures less than -20°C (-4°F) or greater
than +50°C (+122°F) or the controller may fail.
WARNING! ALWAYS keep a spare controller and fully charged spare batteries available at all
times in case of an emergency.