Abiomed Impella LD Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 3

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This manual is intended for use by cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, perfusionists, and cardiac catheterization lab
technicians who have been trained in the use of the Impella
WARNINGS
Use of the Impella ®
improved outcomes. Consequently, the first use of Impella
contemporary Abiomed Impella
Abiomed clinical support personnel certified in the use of Impella
Avoid manual compression of the inlet, outlet, or sensor areas of the cannula assembly.
The sterile components of the Impella
the contents have been sterilized, the packaging is not damaged, and the expiration date has not elapsed.
Do NOT resterilize or reuse the Impella
use only. Reuse, reprocessing, or resterilization may compromise the structural integrity of the catheter
and/or lead to catheter failure which, in turn, may result in patient injury, illness, or death.
Retrograde flow will occur across the aortic valve if the Impella
Do NOT use saline in the purge system.
Do NOT use alcohol-based fluids for lubrication.
Do NOT use an Impella
To prevent the risk of explosion, do NOT operate the Impella
If at any time during the course of support with the Impella
Controller alarms "Purge Pressure Low" or "Purge System Open," follow the instructions presented in this
manual.
Do NOT subject a patient who has been implanted with an Impella
resonance imaging (MRI). The strong magnetic energy produced by an MRI machine may cause
the Impella
MRI may also damage the electronics of the Impella
Cardiopulmonary support (CPR) should be initiated immediately per hospital protocol if indicated for any
patient supported with the Impella
flow rate. When cardiac function has been restored, return flow rate to the previous level and assess the
placement signal on the controller.
During defibrillation, do NOT touch the Impella
Impella ® LD Circulatory Support System
LD Circulatory Support System.
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System by trained and experienced practitioners has been associated with
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training program and include on-site proctoring during the first use by
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LD System can be used only if the sterilization indicators show that
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® LD Catheter. It is a disposable device and is intended for single
LD System if any part of the system is damaged.
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LD System components to stop working and result in injuries to the patient. An
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LD Catheter. When initiating CPR, reduce the Impella
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® LD Catheter, cables, or Automated Impella
should be preceded by the completion of a
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LD Catheter is set at P-level P-0.
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LD System near flammable anesthetics.
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® LD Catheter, the Automated Impella ®
LD Catheter to magnetic
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LD System.
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LD Catheter
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Warnings
Warnings alert you to situations
that can cause death or serious
injury. The red symbol appears
before warning messages.
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