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2.3 Terms
EXCOR EXCOR VAD and its corresponding driving sys-
tems
EXCOR VAD Paracorporeal VAD system consisting of blood
pumps, cannulae, cannulae extension set, con-
necting set, and accessories
EXCOR Pediatric EXCOR VAD system components approved for
pediatric use
EXCOR Adult The EXCOR VAD system components approved
for use on adult patients
EXCOR Active Mobile driving system for EXCOR VAD
EXCOR Ikus Stationary driving system for the EXCOR VAD
(hereinafter referred to as Ikus)
Driving unit Driving system for EXCOR VAD - EXCOR Active
or Ikus, depending on context (usually EXCOR
Active in these instructions for use)
Replacement driving unit EXCOR Active driving unit configured with the
current settings for the patient.
Inflow cannula Cannula attached to the inflow side of the blood
pump. The inflow cannula transports blood to the
blood pump.
Outflow cannula
Cannula attached to the outflow side of the blood
pump. The outflow cannula transports blood to the
patient.
Baby buggy Transport system for EXCOR Active, comprised
of stroller and stroller board.
Product life
Period of time for which the product has been
developed and tested. The product may be used
during this period of time. With unsterile products,
product life begins on the date of initial shipment.
Use-by date
Period for which an unused, sterile product in its
original packaging remains sterile.
Expiry date The date after which the product may no longer
be used.
Maintenance interval
Cycle during which the product must undergo
maintenance.