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Screen issues in the heartmate system monitor. June 2024.
The HeartMate System Monitor is a component of the HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist System. The System Monitor is used in the operating room or during clinic visits to...
•Closely monitor system operation
during lvad implant
•Display information about system
performance, including current operating mode, pump flow, pump speed, and
overall operational status
•Program system parameters such as
pump speed
•Assess and track alarm conditions
•View and save performance data
•And record data at specific
intervals for review and analysis
The company has alerted about an irregular behavior of the monitor screen.
These issues include screen freezing, overlapping buttons or screens, unresponsive buttons, distorted text or graphics, and incorrect or missing information on the display.
These problems can lead a clinician to unintentionally change pump settings or press the pump stop button.
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