Thoratec HEARTMATE II User manual

a. Put the old, replaced System Controller into Sleep Mode by disconnecting from power
then pressing and holding the battery button ( ) for 5 seconds.
b. Do not use the old System Controller ever again. Contact your hospital contact to request
a new backup System Controller and for instructions on returning the old one.
Replace The Running System Controller With The Backup Controller
and MULTIPLE Power Sources
➊
SET-UP
➋
REPLACE
SYSTEM
CONTROLLERS
Multiple Power Sources Available
(have Mobile Power Unit AND Batteries & Clips)
➌
FINISH
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Important! Do not attempt to change your System Controller without
having a trained, competent caregiver at your side to assist. Follow all
alarm instructions including calling the hospital if instructed.
a. Place the backup System Controller within reach.
b. Sit or lie down (you may get dizzy if the pump briefly stops).
c. Unlock the driveline safety tab on the running System Controller.
Important! Keep the running System Controller connected to power.
a. Connect both the white and black connectors on the backup System Controller to power.
b. Promptly, move the driveline from the running controller to the backup controller. See steps 1-4
below.
c. After completing steps 1-4, ensure that the green pump running symbol ( ) is illuminated.
1. Unlock and expose the red button. 2. Align driveline arrow/alignment mark with the
arrow on the controller.
3. Firmly insert the driveline until it snaps into place. 4. Slide the safety tab over the red button.
Important! If the safety tab does not slide fully over the red button, the driveline is not connected.
Disconnect the driveline and reconnect it.
Guide to Replacing
the Running System
Controller with the Backup
Controller for Patients and
Their Caregivers
For additional information
and guidelines, please refer to the
HeartMate II Patient Handbook.
Featuring the Mobile Power Unit

Replace The Running System Controller With The Backup Controller
and a SINGLE Power Source
➊
SET-UP
➋
REPLACE SYSTEM
CONTROLLERS
In-use Power Source Only
(have Mobile Power Unit OR Batteries & Clips)
➌
FINISH
White Connector’s
Power Source
Black Connector’s
Power Source
a. Place the backup System Controller within reach.
b.
Sit or lie down (you may get dizzy if the pump briefly stops).
c. Unlock the driveline safety tab on the running System Controller.
a. Move the white connector’s power source from the running controller to the backup System Controller.
b. Promptly, move the driveline from the running controller to the backup System Controller. See steps 1-4 below.
c. After completing steps 1-4, ensure that the green pump running symbol ( ) is illuminated.
d. Move the black connector’s power source from the running controller to the backup System Controller.
1. Unlock and expose the red button. 2. Align driveline arrow/alignment mark with the arrow on the controller.
3. Firmly insert the driveline until it snaps into place. 4. Slide the safety tab over the red button.
a. Put the old, replaced System Controller into Sleep Mode by pressing and holding the battery button ( ) for 5 seconds.
b. Do not use the old System Controller ever again. Contact your hospital contact to request a new backup System Controller and for
instructions on returning the old one.
Important! Do not attempt to change your System Controller without having a trained, competent caregiver at your side to assist.
Follow all alarm instructions including calling the hospital if instructed.
Important! If the safety tab does not slide fully over the red button, the driveline is not connected. Disconnect the driveline and
reconnect it.