Abbott Heartmate 3, Patient Manual

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2. REPLACE SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
1. Move the white connector’s power source
from the running controller to the backup
System Controller.
2. Promptly move the driveline from the
running controller to the backup controller
(see steps A–C below).
3. Make sure that the green pump running
symbol on the backup controller is
illuminated.
4. Move the black connector’s power source
from the running System Controller to the
backup controller.
SYSTEM CONTROLLER:
CHANGES TO BACKUP
SYSTEM CONTROLLER — SINGLE SOURCE
A. Align the driveline arrow/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. FINISH
1. Put the old, replaced System Controller into
sleep mode by disconnecting from the power,
and then pressing and holding the battery
button for 5 seconds.
2. Do not use the old System Controller ever again.
To request a new backup System Controller
and for instructions on returning the old one,
contact the hospital.
B. Push the red button and firmly insert the
driveline until it snaps into place.
Important: If the safety tab does not slide fully
over the red button, the driveline is not connected.
Disconnect the driveline and reconnect it.