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5 Surgical Procedures
5-22 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Preparing, Operating, and Priming the Pump
This section provides instructions for submerging the Pump in saline and operating it for a
minimum of five minutes at 3,000 rpm to verify Pump operation.
1. Attach the Controller Driveline Connector of the Modular Cable to the System Controller by
completing the following steps:
a. Rotate the Safety Lock to the open position ( Figure 5.17 ).
Figure 5.17 Locking Mechanism on System Controller
b. Align the arrows on the Modular Cable Controller Connector and System Controller.
c.
Insert the Modular Cable Controller Connector into the System Controller until the
connector clicks and locks into place.
d. Gently tug on the end of the Modular Cable Controller Connector to ensure proper
engagement.
e. Lock the Modular Cable connection to the System Controller by sliding the cable
Safety Lock in the direction of the lock symbol until the red button is no longer visible.
2. Prepare a sterile graduated pitcher (1000 cc) with a minimum of 1 liter of sterile saline.
WARNING !
• Only sterile personnel should perform the following procedures.
• Never operate the HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist Device in air, as this will immediately
damage the device. Liquid must always be present in the Pump for proper function.
CAUTION !
If the Safety Lock cannot fully close to cover the red button, the connector is not fully
connected.