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H E A R T M A T E  3 ™
L E F T   V E N T R I C U L A R
A S S I S T   D E V I C E
( LV A D )

P A T I E N T G U I D E

VIVIAN

HeartMate 3

™

LVAD

Recipient

Summary of Contents for Heartmate 3

Page 1: ...H E A R T M A T E 3 L E F T V E N T R I C U L A R A S S I S T D E V I C E LV A D P A T I E N T G U I D E VIVIAN HeartMate 3 LVAD Recipient...

Page 2: ...formation about monitoring and maintaining the equipment consult the complete HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System Patient Handbook WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Review all the warnings and cautions in...

Page 3: ...ystem Controller Multiple Sources 18 Changes to Backup System Controller Single Source 20 Perform a Controller Self Test 22 Driveline Exit Site Care and Stabilization 23 Backup Battery 24 Charging the...

Page 4: ...3 2 1 4 4...

Page 5: ...cks the pump and driveline The controller uses alerts to tell you how the system is working and includes 15 minutes of emergency backup power 4 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CLIPS PAGE 27 Powers the system wh...

Page 6: ...he batteries How to care for the driveline exit site How to change the internal MPU battery How to change to the backup System Controller in case of an emergency IMPORTANT Be sure to keep a backup Sys...

Page 7: ...The HeartMate 3 LVAD System 7 NOTES...

Page 8: ...8 System Controller SYSTEM CONTROLLER...

Page 9: ...em operation It identifies and warns of any problems in the system operation The System Controller consists of control buttons lighted symbols and a user interface screen 1 POWER SOURCE CONNECTIONS 2...

Page 10: ...hing is connected to the controller 2 DISPLAY BUTTON Activates the user interface screen press and release to display information about system operation 3 SILENCE ALARM BUTTON Silences an active alarm...

Page 11: ...ters per minute Press THIRD time Pulsatility index Press FOURTH time Power in watts Press FIFTH time The System Controller s backup battery located inside the System Controller and used to temporarily...

Page 12: ...h or is disconnected from the System Controller SYSTEM CONTROLLER LIGHTED SYMBOLS The System Controller provides information about the system s functioning using lighted symbols on the device The symb...

Page 13: ...power remains PUMP RUNNING LIGHT Stays lit green as long as the LVAD is running HAZARD ALARM When the red heart symbol comes on follow the on screen instructions Do this immediately YELLOW WRENCH Lig...

Page 14: ...nt power source MPU or two fully charged HeartMate 3 LVAD 14 V lithium ion batteries 2 If alarm persists call your hospital contact System Controller hardware fault Call your hospital contact as soon...

Page 15: ...Controller backup battery fault Call your hospital contact as soon as possible for diagnosis and instructions System Controller backup battery not installed Call your hospital contact as soon as possi...

Page 16: ...ty 1 Immediately connect to HeartMate 3 LVAD 14 V lithium ion batteries 2 If restoring power does not resolve press any button on the System Controller to attempt pump start Driveline is disconnected...

Page 17: ...f alarm persists call your hospital contact immediately Low flow Flow is less than 2 5 liters per minute Call your hospital contact immediately for diagnosis and instructions Low voltage Power input i...

Page 18: ...the backup System Controller within reach CAUTION Do NOT attempt to change your System Controller without having a trained competent caregiver at your side to assist Follow all alarm instructions incl...

Page 19: ...kup controller and multiple available power sources 3 FINISH 1 Put the old replaced System Controller into sleep mode by disconnecting from the power and then pressing and holding the battery button f...

Page 20: ...caregiver 1 Place the backup System Controller within reach CAUTION Do NOT attempt to change your System Controller without having a trained competent caregiver at your side to assist Follow all alarm...

Page 21: ...ow alignment mark with the arrow on the controller C Slide the safety tab over the red button Replace the running System Controller with the backup controller and a single available power source 3 FIN...

Page 22: ...est appears on the screen All symbols and indicators on the user interface illuminate at the same time System Controller is making a loud steady audible alarm tone 3 Release the battery button All the...

Page 23: ...on After leaving the hospital you are responsible for caring for the exit site Be sure to always follow the steps provided by your nurse or hospital contact A driveline management system supplied by t...

Page 24: ...power source is disconnected or fails The System Controller s backup battery will be charged once external power is connected to the System Controller batteries or MPU WARNING The 11 V lithium ion bac...

Page 25: ...ed to power the user interface screen displays Charging or Charging Complete 3 When charging is complete perform a self test on the backup System Controller press and hold the battery button for 5 sec...

Page 26: ...POWERING THE SYSTEM 26 Powering the System...

Page 27: ...Approximately 10 20 of power remains 1 light blinking Approximately 10 or less of power remains Do not use if battery has one blinking light The HeartMate 3 LVAD System Controller will indicate a powe...

Page 28: ...ATTERY CHARGER LED INDICATORS LED LIGHT COLOR STATUS MEANING Green Battery is charged and ready for use Yellow Battery is undergoing test charging or calibration Yellow blinking Battery requires calib...

Page 29: ...NG THE SLOT NUMBER Available power Cycle count and charger capacity AUTOMATIC MESSAGES Call hospital for service For example slot 4 needs calibration Press 4 Calibration is in progress for 12 hours PO...

Page 30: ...ndoors stationary or sleeping The MPU transfers power to the System Controller through the patient cable 1 SPEAKERS Sound alarm in case of system problems that need attention 2 AC POWER RECEPTACLE For...

Page 31: ...FROM BATTERIES TO MPU Powering the System 31 POWERING THE SYSTEM SWITCHING POWER SOURCES FROM MPU TO BATTERIES CONNECT Black to black White to white...

Page 32: ...te 3 LVAD 14 V lithium ion batteries 2 Call your hospital contact as soon as possible for diagnosis and instructions Replace MPU batteries Replace the AA batteries in the MPU ADVISORY CHANGING THE ALK...

Page 33: ...Powering the System 33 NOTES...

Page 34: ...ACCESSORIES 34 Accessories...

Page 35: ...Bag Holds both the controller and the batteries in one bag Belt Attachment An alternative way of wearing the controller Holster Vest A mesh vest that carries the batteries and spreads their weight ac...

Page 36: ...aindicated for patients who cannot tolerate or who are allergic to anticoagulation therapy Adverse Events Adverse events that may be associated with the use of the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist...

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