Thoratec HeartMate III, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 227 / 458

Surgical Procedures 5
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 5-19
Connecting and Initializing the Sterile System Controller
This section describes how to connect and initialize the sterile System Controller to non-sterile
equipment.
To connect and initialize the sterile System Controller:
1. Pass the two System Controller power cable ends out of the sterile field and connect them to
the bifurcated ends of the Power Module patient cable, white-to-white and black-to-black.
Both the Power Module and System Controller will indicate a hazard alarm condition
signifying that the System Controller is powered, but not connected to the HeartMate III
LVAD.
Do NOT connect the System Controller to the Pump.
2. Silence the alarm via the System Monitor ( Figure 5.15 ).
Do not silence the alarm signal using the System Controller.
3. Verify that a flashing communication icon is shown in the lower left corner of the
System Monitor screen.
This icon is displayed on all screens. It establishes that the System Monitor is properly
connected to the System Controller and that the correct monitoring software is running.
Note: If the communication icon is not flashing, check connections and restart the monitor.
4. Go to the Admin screen.
5. Check the time and date on the System Monitor, and complete one of the following steps:
• If the time and date are correct, go to Step 6.
• If the time and date are not correct, go to
Date and Time on page 4-40 for instructions on
setting the date and time on the System Monitor.
6. Use the System Monitor to set the System Controller clock.
WARNING !
• At least one System Controller power cable must be connected to a power source at all
times. Disconnecting both power cables at the same time will cause the Pump to stop.
• Never disconnect the patient cable from the Power Module unless the patient first switches
to battery-powered operation.