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Introduction 1
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 1-5
The LVAD is a blood pump intended for long-term implantation in the thorax of patients affected
with advanced heart failure. The LVAD contains the Inflow Cannula, a Motor, a Pump Chamber,
a Rotor, an Outflow Graft, and a Pump Cable (
Figure 1.2
).
Figure 1.2 Left Ventricular Assist Device Components
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1
8
7
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3
4
1
Pump Cable
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Outflow Graft with Bend Relief
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Inflow Cannula
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Rotor Magnet
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Pump Chamber
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Rotor
7
Motor
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Slide Lock