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Introduction 1
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 1-13
Components and Equipment for Discharged Patients
Table 1.3
lists components and equipment that are required for a discharged patient. Patients
discharged to a lower care facility or to their homes must be trained in device use, maintenance,
and troubleshooting. In addition, device malfunction may necessitate emergency treatment.
Therefore, patients should not be more than two hours from a healthcare facility that has trained
personnel who are capable of treating a HeartMate III patient.
Table 1.3 Components and Equipment for Discharged Patients
Components for a Discharged Patient Primary Backup
Implanted HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist
Device
Required n/a
System Controller with 11 Volt Lithium-Ion
backup battery
Required Required
Mobile Power Unit Required Not Required
One set of 4 rechargeable HeartMate 14 Volt
Lithium-Ion batteries
Required Required
One set of 2 HeartMate 14 Volt battery clips Required Not Required
Battery Charger Required Not Required
One set of wear and carry accessories,
including: Shower Bag, Protection Bag for
backup System Controller, Holster Vest, Belt
Attachment, and System Controller Neck Strap
Required Not Required
HeartMate III Patient Handbook Required Not Required
CAUTION !
• Confirm that the patient’s backup System Controller has had the Backup Battery installed,
and the time and date have been set.
• A backup System Controller and charged batteries must remain with the patient at all times
for use in an emergency. Patient and caregiver training must address this crucial need.