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D-6 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Monthly Safety Checklist
Review Alarms and Troubleshooting guides in section 7.
Check the manufacture date on the label of all batteries. If a battery was manufactured
more than three years ago, the battery has expired. Replace expired batteries. Do not
use expired batteries.
Figure D.1 Check the Manufacture Date to Determine Battery Expiration
Check the number of use/charge cycles for each battery. Insert a battery into the Battery
Charger to read the number of cycles. The cycle information is displayed on the charger’s
display panel screen. Refer to
Battery Charger Display Panel Messages on page 7-35.
Replace batteries that have exceeded 360 cycles. Do not use batteries that have
exceeded 360 cycles.
Clean the metal battery contacts and the interior contacts of battery clips using a cotton
swab or lint-free cloth that has been moistened (not dripping) with rubbing alcohol. Allow
the alcohol to completely air dry before using newly cleaned batteries or clips. Do not
clean batteries while the batteries are in use.
Inspect the Power Module patient cable or Mobile Power Unit patient cable and power
cable connector pins and sockets for dirt, grease, or damage. If the pins or sockets are
damaged or contaminated, do not attempt to clean them.
Report the condition to Thoratec Corporation. Refer to page iii for Thoratec Corporation
contact information. Cleaning and service should be performed only by personnel trained
by Thoratec Corporation.
Do not attempt to clean or repair equipment on your own.
If the Mobile Power Unit will be stored for more than one month, remove the
Mobile Power Unit batteries.
Date of
manufacture