Thoratec HEARTMATE II User manual

Priority
System
Controller
Screen
Active
Symbols Alarm Means To Resolve Alarm
+
Pump is o.
The pump
running symbol
( ) is black.
1. Check if the xed speed setting is below 8,000 rpm AND the System
Controller’s backup battery is not installed. Under these conditions, the
pump can only be started from the System Monitor’s Clinical or Settings
screen by pressing the Pump Start button. Otherwise, press any button on
the System Controller to attempt pump start.
2. Switch to backup System Controller and attempt to restart pump.
3. Clinically evaluate patient.
Driveline is
disconnected.
The pump
running symbol
( ) is black.
1. Immediately reconnect the driveline to System Controller and move the
driveline safety tab on the System Controller to the locked position.
2. If alarm persists after reconnecting the driveline, press any button on the
System Controller to attempt pump start. Otherwise, check if the xed
speed setting is below 8,000 rpm AND the System Controller’s backup
battery is not installed. Under these conditions, the pump can only be
started from the System Monitor’s Clinical or Settings screen by pressing
the Pump Start button.
3. If driveline is connected and alarm persists, replace System Controller with
pre-programmed backup System Controller.
+Both power
cables are
disconnected
Immediately connect to a working power source
(Power Module or two fully-charged HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
+Low ow,
ow is less
than 2.5 lpm
1. Ensure that the driveline is connected to System Controller.
2. Ensure that a power source is connected to System Controller.
3. Clinically evaluate patient.
+
Low Battery,
Power input
is extremely
low with less
than 5 min.
remaining
Immediately connect to a working power source
(Power Module or two fully-charged HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
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For additional information
and guidelines, please refer to the
HeartMate II Instructions for Use.
H A Z A R D
Important! The pump running ( ) symbol is
always lit green when the pump is running.
Thoratec Corporation 6035 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA
94588 Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], HeartLine:
[phone], www.thoratec.com
Thoratec Europe Limited Burnett House, 3 Lakeview Court,
Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6UA
United Kingdom, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
454126, 24-Hr Tel: [phone]
Thoratec Corporation continually strives to provide the highest quality products for mechanical circulatory support.
Specifications may change without notice. Therefore, please refer to the HeartMateII Left Ventricular Assist System IFU shipped
with the HeartMate II for the most current information regarding indications, contraindications, warnings, and cautions.
Thoratec, the Thoratec logo, HeartMate, and HeartMate II are registered trademarks and HeartLine is a trademark of Thoratec
Corporation ©2013 Thoratec Corporation.
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Priority
System
Controller
Screen
Active Symbols Alarm Means To Resolve Alarm
OR One of the two power
cables is disconnected
Promptly connect the disconnected power cable to power source
(functioning Power Module or two fully-charged HeartMate®
14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
+
Low Battery, Power
input is low with less
than 15 min. remaining
Promptly connect to a working or dierent power source
(Power Module or two fully-charged HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries).
+System Controller
hardware fault
1. Switch to the backup System Controller.
2. Provide patient with a new System Controller.
System Controller
Backup Battery fault
Replace the 11 Volt Lithium-Ion backup battery.
Note: If replacing the battery does not resolve the alarm, the System Controller may need
replaced, or additional steps may be required. Call Thoratec with questions.
+Low Speed
advisory warning
1. Use the System Monitor to check that the xed speed and low speed limit have been
appropriately set.
2. Replace the System Controller.
3. Clinically evaluate the patient.
Driveline fault
1. Contact Thoratec to determine best next steps.
2. Use the System Monitor to silence the alarm while awaiting resolution, if needed.
Note: The alarm must be active in order to access the alarm silence for this situation.
System Controller
Backup Battery not
installed
1. Install the 11 Volt Lithium-Ion backup battery in the System Controller.
2. Obtain a new backup battery replacement kit.
Note: If replacing the battery does not resolve the alarm, the System Controller may need replaced,
or additional steps may be required. Call Thoratec with questions.
Controller Clock
not set
Use the System Monitor to set the System Controller’s internal clock.
Note: Be sure the System Monitor clock is correct.
A D V I S O R Y
Important! The pump running ( ) symbol is always lit green when the pump is running.
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