SynCardia Companion 2 Driver System, Operator'S Manual

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Companion 2 Driver System Operator Manual
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16.3.4. Remove the metal hose barb from the red Cannula by pulling and
then immediately insert the CPC connector of the red Companion
2 Driveline into the red Cannula (
Figure 16-3 ).
16.3.5. Simultaneously, remove the metal hose barb from the blue
Cannula by pulling and then immediately insert the CPC
connector of the
blue Companion 2 Driveline into the blue
Cannula ( Figure 16-3 ).
Figure 16-3 – Inserting the Companion 2 Drivelines into the Cannulae
16.3.6. Secure each Cannula to the CPC connectors with two Wire Ties,
as shown in Figure 16-4 below.
CAUTION
The Wire Ties around the Cannulae and CPC connectors must be
secured using a Wire Tie Gun.
Figure 16-4 – Securing Cannulae to CPC Connectors with Wire Ties
Push in
Push in
Secure each Cannula
with two Wire Ties