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6 Patient Care and Management
6-62 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Using the Protection Bag
The Protection Bag ( Figure 6.54 ) stores and protects the backup System Controller while it is in
Sleep Mode. The Protection Bag has a clear window for easy viewing of the System Controller
and power cables inside. The bag protects the equipment from dust, dirt, moderate water, and
debris. It also provides a convenient way to store or carry the backup System Controller, which
must remain with the patient at all times. The Protection Bag fits into the Travel Bag.
F
OR THIS TASK YOU NEED
:
• 1 Protection Bag
• 1 backup System Controller and cables
T
O USE THE
P
ROTECTION
B
AG
:
1. Unzip the Protection Bag.
2. Slide the backup System Controller into the Protection Bag.
3. Carefully coil the cables around the System Controller inside the Protection Bag.
4. Zip close the Protection Bag (
Figure 6.54 ).
Figure 6.54 Protection Bag with Backup Controller and Cables Stored Inside
IMPORTANT! When placing the System Controller inside the Protection Bag, do not twist, kink,
or sharply bend the System Controller power cables. Doing so may cause damage to the wires
inside, even if external damage is not visible. If the cables become twisted, bent, or kinked,
carefully unravel and straighten. Refer to
What Not to Do: Driveline and Cables on page 7-37.
IMPORTANT! Do not store or carry anything in the Protection Bag other than the backup
System Controller and attached power cables.
IMPORTANT! Do not store or carry the backup System Controller outside of recommended
environmental conditions. Refer to Equipment Storage and Care on page 8-1.