HeartWare HVAD - Care of Your Battery Charger; Care of Your Carry and Shower Bags

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Patient Manual
7.4 Care of Your Battery Charger
Once a week:
• Inspect the battery charger for signs of physical damage, such as dents, chips, or
cracks. DO NOT use the charger if it shows signs of damage. Obtain a replacement
from your clinician.
• Inspect the power cord that connects the battery charger to a wall electrical
outlet. Make sure the cord is not kinked, split, cut, cracked, or frayed. DO NOT
use the cord if it shows signs of damage. Obtain a replacement power cord from
your clinician.
Periodically or as needed: To clean the battery charger, remove the batteries and
unplug the charger from the electrical outlet. Clean the exterior surface of the
charger using a clean, dry cloth. DO NOT place the charger in water or liquid.
7.5 Care of Your Carry and Shower Bags
The HeartWare
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Shoulder Pack and Waist Pack can be washed
by hand using a mild detergent and cold water, or machine
washed using the delicate cycle. Do not use bleach.
Allow the pack to air dry. Do not use a clothes dryer to
dry the pack. Make sure that pack is completely dry before
using, and inspect it for damage or wear before each use.
WARNING! NEVER clean the battery charger with the power on, as this may lead to an
electrical shock.
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