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2 System Operations
2-42 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Configuring the Backup System Controller
The backup System Controller’s internal backup battery must be installed and the clock set. This
way, the backup System Controller is ready if the running System Controller needs to be replaced.
IMPORTANT! After system operating parameters have been entered (Pump Speed and
Low Speed Limit), the Pump stores these values. Therefore, the backup System Controller does not
need to have the patient's parameters programed. After the backup System Controller is connected
to the Pump, the operating parameters are transferred from the Pump to the System Controller.
F
OR THIS TASK YOU NEED
:
• 1 new and packaged System Controller complete with 11 Volt Lithium-Ion backup battery and
Patient Handbook
• 1 working Power Module with patient cable and AC power cord connected
• 1 System Monitor installed on Power Module
• 1 System Monitor data cable
• 1 functioning and grounded (3-prong) AC electrical outlet
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C
ONFIGURE THE
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ACKUP
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YSTEM
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1. Remove the System Controller, the 11 Volt Lithium-Ion backup battery, and the
Patient Handbook from the System Controller packaging.
2. Connect the backup System Controller to the Power Module ( Figure 2.30 ).
The System Controller will alarm. This is normal.
Figure 2.30 System Monitor (left) and System Controller (right)