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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Introduction5
2 Indications and Contraindications for Use5
3 Warnings5
4 Precautions6
5 Potential Complications7
6 System Components Overview8
- Heartware ® Ventricular Assist System8
- Heartware ® Controller8
- Heartware ® Monitor8
- Heartware ® Controller Power Sources8
- Heartware ® Battery Charger8
- Equipment for Implant9
7 Principles of Operation9
- Background9
- Blood Flow Characteristics9
- Physiological Control Algorithms10
8 Using the Heartware ® Monitor12
- Selecting a Language for the Monitor12
- Monitor Overview12
- Clinical (Home) Screen13
- Alarm Screen13
- Trend Screen13
- System Screen13
- Monitor Shut down18
9 Using the Heartware ® Controller18
- Connector Layout18
- Controller Display and Operation18
- How to Change the Controller19
10 Using the Heartware ® Batteries20
- Changing a Battery20
- Care of Batteries21
11 Using the Heartware Battery Charger21
- Connecting the Battery to the Battery Charger21
- Disconnecting the Battery from the Battery Charger22
12 Using the Heartware ® Controller Ac Adapter or DC Adapter22
- Operating the Power Adapters22
- Connecting the AC Adapter or DC Adapter22
- Disconnecting from the AC Adapter or DC Adapter23
13 Alarms23
- High Alarms23
- Medium Alarms24
- Low Alarms25
- Multiple Alarms26
- How to Silence (Mute) Alarms26
- Status Message Display26
14 Surgical Implant Procedure26
- Heartware ® Ventricular Assist System Setup27
- HVAD ® Pump Pre-Implant Test28
- Outflow Graft Attachment29
- Pump Implantation Preparation29
- Left Ventricle (LV) Apex Cannulation29
- Outflow Graft Anastomosis30
- Driveline Placement30
- De-Airing Procedure31
- Programming the Backup Controller to Match the Primary Controller31
15 Hvad ® Pump Explant31
- At Transplant31
- Myocardial Recovery/Pump Exchange31
16 Patient Management32
- Postoperative Management32
- Emergency Management32
- Anticoagulation32
- Infection Control Guidelines32
- Driveline Care33
- Arrhythmias33
- Right Heart Failure33
- Blood Pressure Maintenance33
- Physical Rehabilitation33
- Patient Education33
- External Accessories34
  - Patient Pack34
  - Heartware Shower Bag34
- Recommended Equipment for Use at Home34
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)34
17 Equipment Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance35
- General Care35
- Controller35
- Batteries35
- Battery Charger35
- Heartware Monitor35
- Expected Useful Life of Heartware ® System Components36
- Product Disposal36
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide for Alarms36
Appendix B: System Components38
Appendix C: Product Specifications38
Appendix D: EMC Manual Requirements Guidance Document39
Appendix E: Symbol Definitions41

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