LVAD System Overview
Get to know the HeartMate 3 LVAD
The HeartMate 3™ LVAD is the most advanced LVAD yet. It uses Full MagLev™ Flow Technology, which helps protect the blood as it flows through the pump.
1. HeartMate 3 LVAD
Connected to the left side of the heart and moves oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
2. System Controller
Powers and controls the LVAD and is small enough to fit in a pocket. Includes emergency battery backup.
3. Batteries
Provide up to 17 hours of uninterrupted power.
4. Modular Driveline
Facilitates simple replacement of externalized portion.
5. Mobile Power Unit (MPU)
Plugs into an electrical socket to provide power while indoors, at rest or asleep. Small, lightweight and mobile, the unit is designed to be extremely durable.
HeartMate Touch™ Communication System
The HeartMate Touch™ Communication System is an intuitive and user-friendly tool, offering clinical independence in patient management. The system provides flexibility, security and clinically relevant information to help manage your HeartMate LVAD patient.
Features
Streamlined displays
Three user-friendly display views that provide the critical clinical information for focused decision making
Real-time trends and reporting:
Clinical information and reporting, in real-time
Alarm counters and checklists:
Helps you identify important patient management factors and easily keep track of implant tasks
About the HeartMate 3 Coring Tool
The HeartMate 3 Coring Tool is a single-use accessory that provides an alternate option for surgeons during the implantation of the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). This surgical enhancement tool is compatible with all HeartMate 3 Apical Cuffs, offers extended reach and stability during left ventricle coring, and simplifies the steps to resect the myocardial plug prior to inserting the HeartMate 3 Inflow Cannula.
Abbott is committed to providing innovative products to give surgeons alternatives when implanting the HeartMate 3 LVAD.
The HeartMate 3 Coring Tool provides a means to resect a plug of myocardium up to 21mm in thickness from the left ventricle, which allows for HeartMate 3 LVAD Inflow Cannula insertion.
HeartMate Touch Communication System Overview
The HeartMate Touch Communication System is intended for use by clinicians in the hospital to wirelessly monitor a patient’s HeartMate II™ Left Ventricular Assist System or HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System. The HeartMate Touch Communication System is required during implant procedures and any time close monitoring of system operation is needed. It provides clinicians with the ability to program system parameters such as pump speed, assess and track alarm conditions, and view and save performance data.
Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events, and directions for use.
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