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Patient Care and Management 6
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 6-47
13. Zip both Consolidated Bag zippers to close (
Figure 6.41
).
Figure 6.41 Zip Both Zippers Closed
14. Hold the Consolidated Bag by the handle so it does not drop.
15. Put the shoulder strap over the patient’s head and across his or her chest (on either the left or
right side of the patient’s body, depending on the type of bag), so that the Consolidated Bag
rests on the patient’s body.
16. Place the waist belt around the patient’s body and clip it into place.
The belt stabilizes the bag and prevents it from moving.
Removing the Consolidated Bag
T
O REMOVE THE
C
ONSOLIDATED
B
AG
:
1. Unclip the belt.
2. Hold the Consolidated Bag using the handle so it does not drop.
3. Remove the shoulder strap: Either unclip it at one side, or lift it up and over the patient’s head.
4. Remove the Consolidated Bag and place it in front of the patient.
5. Unzip and open the Consolidated Bag and complete one of the following steps:
• Exchange the depleted batteries for a new, fully-charged pair. Refer to Replacing
Depleted Batteries on page 3-55.
• Transfer from battery power to the Power Module or Mobile Power Unit. Refer to
Switching from Battery Power to the Power Module on page 3-61.
• Remove components from the Consolidated Bag.