Abbott Heartmate 3, Patient Manual

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NUMBER OF LIGHTS
ILLUMINATED MEANING
5 lights Approximately 80%–100% of power remains
4 lights Approximately 60%–80% of power remains
3 lights Approximately 40%–60% of power remains
2 lights Approximately 20%–40% of power remains
1 light steady 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 power advisory
POWERING THE SYSTEM:
14 V LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
The HeartMate 3™ LVAD uses 14 V lithium-ion batteries that provide up to 17 hours of support. They require
4 hours to charge. Five lights on each battery indicate the amount of power remaining in the battery.
SUPPORT TIME
10–17 hours
CHARGING TIME
4 hours