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HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
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Replacing the Current System Controller with Multiple Power Sources
To replace the current System Controller with the replacement System Controller using multiple
power sources:
1. If the current System Controller is alarming, press the
Silence Alarm
button
(
)
.
This will silence the audio alarms for 2 minutes.
2. Locate the replacement HeartMate III System Controller and second power source.
3. Complete the following steps to power the replacement System Controller:
a. Connect both the White and Black Power connections.
b. Fully secure both the white and black nuts until tight.
4. Complete the following steps to disconnect the Driveline from the current System Controller:
a. Orient the System Controller so the display is facing down.
b. Rotate the Safety Lock to the unlocked position (
Figure 2.42 Unlocking the Safety Lock
c. Firmly press the red button under the Safety Lock, while pulling the Controller Driveline
Connector from the socket.
d. Grasp the bend relief of the Driveline while removing it.
Do not pull on or bend the Controller Driveline Connector (
Figure 2.43 Removing the Driveline
Summary of Contents for HeartMate III
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