Abbott Heartmate 3, Patient Manual

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16 | System Controller
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
SCREEN
ACTIVE
SYMBOLS ALARM MEANS TO RESOLVE ALARM
Pump is off.
The pump running
symbol is black.
1. Immediately connect to a working power
source (MPU or two fully charged
HeartMate 3™ LVAD 14 V lithium-ion
batteries).
2. If connecting to a power source does not resolve
the problem, press any button on the System
Controller to attempt a pump start and call your
hospital contact immediately.
Pump has stopped
running. MPU
power has failed
possibly due to static
electricity. 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.
The pump running
symbol is black.
1. Immediately reconnect the driveline to the System
Controller and move the driveline safety tab on the
System Controller to the locked position.
2. If alarm persists after reconnecting the driveline,
press any button on the System Controller to
potentially resolve.
3. If driveline is connected and alarm persists,
replace System Controller with a programmed
backup System Controller.
4. If alarm persists, call your hospital
contact immediately.
HAZARD
SYSTEM CONTROLLER:
ALARMS