Abiomed Impella 2.5, Instructions For Use Manual

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3.11 Impella
®
System for Use During Cardiogenic Shock
AUTOMATED IMPELLA
®
CONTROLLER
The Automated Impella
®
Controller (see Figure 3.9) provides three vital functions to the
operation of the Impella
®
Catheter:
• The controller provides an interface for monitoring and controlling the function of the
Impella
® Catheter
• The controller provides a purge fluid to the Impella
®
Catheter
• The controller provides backup power when the Impella
®
System is operated away from
AC power
The controller weighs 26 lbs (11.8 kg) and can operate on its internal battery for at least 60
minutes when fully charged.
Automated Impella
®
Controller operation is described in detail in section 4 of this manual.
Figure 3.9 Automated Impella
®
Controller – Front View
Automated Impella
®
Controller Battery Power
The controller can operate
on its internal lithium-ion
(Li-Ion) battery for at least 60
minutes when fully charged.
Automated Impella ®
Controller Power Cord
Use caution when moving
equipment to prevent
damaging the controller’s
power cord.
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