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PURGE CASSETTE
Do NOT use saline in the purge system.
The purge cassette delivers rinsing fluid to the Impella RP Catheter. The purge fluid (typically 5%
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dextrose/glucose solution) flows from the purge cassette through the catheter to the microaxial
blood pump to prevent blood from entering the motor. When the purge cassette is properly installed
in the Automated Impella Controller, the Abiomed logo is upright and facing you.
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DISCARD THE Y CONNECTOR
Disconnect and discard the Y connector from the purge cassette tubing. For the Impella RP System,
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the yellow luer on the end of the purge tubing connects directly to the yellow luer on the
Impella RP Catheter.
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Figure 3 Purge Cassette
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