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System Operations 2
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 2-35
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Disconnect the System Controller from its power source (Power Module, Mobile Power Unit, or
two HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
Note: The Driveline must be disconnected to put in Sleep Mode.
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IMPORTANT! Do not permit patients to perform this task without approval and proper training.
Connect the System Controller to a power source (Power Module, Mobile Power Unit, or two
HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
It can take up to 3 hours to charge the 11 Volt Lithium-Ion backup battery. During this time, the
word
Charging and five dashes scroll across the bottom of the screen. This indicates that the
11 Volt Lithium-Ion backup battery is actively charging.
The words Charging Complete appear on the screen when the battery has finished charging.
After the backup battery is charged, the System Controller can either be put into Run Mode for
immediate use or into Sleep Mode to await future use.
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1. Disconnect the Driveline from the System Controller.
2. Press and release the Silence Alarm button ( ) to silence the Driveline Disconnected
Alarm.
3. Disconnect the System Controller from its power source (Power Module, Mobile Power Unit,
or two HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
4. Press and release the Silence Alarm button ( ) to silence the Power Cable Disconnect
Alarm.
5. Press and hold the Battery button ( ) for five seconds.
The word Hold accompanied by a reverse countdown from five dots to one dot
(5 dots, 4 dots, 3 dots, 2 dots, 1 dot) appears on the screen.
When the countdown ends, the screen goes black, the Pump Running symbol is black ( ),
and the System Controller is in Sleep Mode. If this sequence is not fully completed, the
System Controller will not enter Sleep Mode.