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HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 3-33
Silencing Power Module Alarms
Press the silence alarm button ( ) to silence a Power Module audio alarm.
Table 3.2 lists the alarm types and how long each is silenced. Silence periods vary by alarm
type. After the silence period ends, the audio alarm resumes unless the alarm condition has been
resolved. If a new alarm condition arises during a silence period, a new audio alarm sounds.
IMPORTANT! Pressing the silence alarm button only silences the alarm. The alarm condition is
not resolved, as indicated by persistence of the visual alarm.
Caring for the Power Module
Refer to Cleaning and Maintenance on page 8-4 for warnings, cautions, and instructions on
caring for the Power Module.
Table 3.2 Audio Alarm Silence Periods
Audio Alarm How Long Alarm is Silenced
Echo System Controller alarm 5 minutes.
AC Fail
Silence lasts until canceled by another alarm, such as yellow
battery.
Yellow Battery
8 hours or until canceled by another alarm, such as red
battery.
Red Battery Alarm cannot be silenced if patient is connected to pump.
Yellow Wrench (Advisory) 8 hours.
Yellow Wrench
(Hazard/Critical)
8 hours for non-critical faults.
Alarm cannot be silenced if patient is connected to pump.