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| The HeartMate 3™ LVAD System
• How to switch the power sources, from MPU to
battery to MPU
• How to change the batteries
• How to recharge the batteries
• How to calibrate the 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 System Controller and
charged batteries with you at all times for use in case
of an emergency.
THE HEARTMATE 3™ LVAD SYSTEM:
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW
PRIOR TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE?
Summary of Contents for Heartmate 3
Page 4: ...3 2 1 4 4...
Page 7: ...The HeartMate 3 LVAD System 7 NOTES...
Page 8: ...8 System Controller SYSTEM CONTROLLER...
Page 26: ...POWERING THE SYSTEM 26 Powering the System...
Page 33: ...Powering the System 33 NOTES...
Page 34: ...ACCESSORIES 34 Accessories...