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Step-by-step guide for replacing the controller in case of malfunction.
Procedure for disconnecting a depleted battery and connecting a charged one.
Details high priority alarms, their meanings, indicators, and sounds.
Details medium priority alarms, their meanings, indicators, and sounds.
Details low priority alarms, their meanings, indicators, and sounds.
Steps for setting up battery charger, monitor, and backup controller.
Procedure for preparing and testing the HVAD® Pump before implant.
Steps for attaching the outflow graft to the HVAD® Pump and aorta.
Steps for cannulating the LV apex with the inflow cannula.
Procedure for sewing the outflow graft to the aorta.
Steps for tunneling and securing the driveline exit site.
Steps to remove air from the pump and conduits before starting.
Guidelines for managing patients post-implantation in the ICU.
Procedures for managing emergencies like cardiac arrest.
Guidance on anticoagulation therapy (heparin, warfarin, aspirin) post-implantation.
Recommendations for preventing infection during and after HVAD® Pump implantation.
Instructions for daily driveline exit site care and dressing changes.
Importance of patient training for system operation and emergency response.
General| Device Type | Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) |
|---|---|
| Flow Rate | Up to 10 liters per minute |
| Pump Technology | Centrifugal, continuous flow |
| Power Source | External batteries or AC adapter |
| Drive Unit | External |
| Controller | External |
| Material | Titanium |
| Implantation | Intrapericardial |
| Compatibility | Compatible with MRI under specific conditions |
| Intended Use | Bridge-to-transplant or destination therapy for patients with advanced heart failure |
| Control System | Automatic speed adjustment based on patient's needs |
| Monitoring | Continuous monitoring of pump function and alarms for abnormal conditions |
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