Abiomed Impella RP Manual Del Usuario página 13

STARTUP
Do NOT use an Impella RP
The sterile components of the Impella RP
sterilization indicators show that the contents have been sterilized, the packaging is
not damaged, and the expiration date has not elapsed.
Do NOT resterilize or reuse the Impella RP
and is intended for single 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.
To prevent malfunction of the Automated Impella
exposure to direct sunlight and excessive heat (40°C).
To prevent overheating and improper operation, do NOT block the cooling vents of
the Automated Impella
The Li-Ion batteries must be charged for 5 hours prior to system operation in order
to meet the runtime requirement of 1 hour. Failure to do so will yield a shorter
runtime. After being unplugged, the Automated Impella
at least 60 minutes after the batteries have been fully charged.
Have a backup Automated Impella
and Impella RP
SUPPLIES NEEDED
• Automated Impella Controller
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• Impella RP Catheter and accessories
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• PA catheter or central-lumen flow catheter
• 500 cc bag of dextrose/glucose solution for purge solution (5% recommended; 5% to 40%
acceptable) with 50 IU heparin/mL
Impella RP ® with the Automated Impella
System if any part of the system is damaged.
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System can be used only if the
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Catheter. It is a disposable device
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Controller while it is operating.
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® Controller, purge cassette, connector cable,
® Catheter available in the unlikely event of a device failure.
® Controller
Controller, avoid long-term
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Controller will operate for
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