This comprehensive manual provides Instructions for Use (IFU) for the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System. It includes information on the operations, surgical procedures, patient care, clinical studies, technical specifications — and more — related to safe use of the system.
This patient handbook explains how the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System works. It describes daily life with the LVAS, tells patients how to use and care for their equipment, and covers how to handle an emergency. To access these instructions for use, visit the St. Jude Medical Online Product Manuals Patient Area.
This quick-reference guide provides a helpful table showing different types of alarms and what they mean. The table displays each alarm’s priority, its system controller screen, the active symbol and how to resolve the issue.
This quick-reference guide provides a helpful table showing different types of alarms and what they mean. The table displays each alarm’s priority, its system controller screen, the active symbol and how to resolve the issue.
This manual contains information needed to properly and safely use the HeartMate ICU Cover. New users should read this document in its entirety before system operation. For experienced practitioners, this manual may serve as a reference.
This document provides an introduction to the Shower Bag. For complete information on using the Shower Bag with the HeartMate System Controller, patients and providers should see the Instructions for Use that came with the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System.
These Instructions for Use (IFU) guide a user through all the different scenarios associated with operating the HeartMate 14 Volt Li-Ion Battery. Instructions include charging the batteries, calibrating and cleaning the batteries, storing and disposing of the batteries.
This document provides a visual introduction to the HeartMate GoGear® wearables and accessories. For complete information on using the GoGear Wearables and Accessories with the HeartMate System Controller, patients should refer to the Instructions for Use that came with their HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System.
Follow the steps in this Instructions for Use (IFU) document to use the Sizer in conjunction with the normal pocket-preparation procedure (shown in HeartMate II IFU) to assist in determining the appropriate pump orientation, pocket size and outflow graft length.
This document provides a visual introduction to the Stabilization Belt. For complete information on using the Stabilization Belt with the HeartMate System Controller, see the Instructions for Use that came with the HeartMate II™ Left Ventricular Assist System.
This quick-reference guide shows clinicians how to replace the running system controller for the HeartMate II LVAS with the backup controller and both a single power source and/or or multiple power sources.
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