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Clinical Photo Glossary

AC/DC Adapter

AC/DC Adapter

One of two ways to supply power to the EVAHEART LVAS. The Adapter provides power to the Controller from a grounded AC outlet.

Battery Charger

Battery Charger

Component to recharge External Batteries.

Carrying Bag

Carrying Bag

Bag to hold the EVAHEART LVAS components.

Controller

Controller

The Controller operates and controls the EVAHEART Blood Pump.

CSU

CSU

A continuously-filtered re-circulating fluid system. It circulates sterile water to and from the Blood Pump.

Emergency Battery

Emergency Battery

An internal battery which serves as a backup power supply for the Controller in case all other power sources become disconnected or drained.

Emergency Controller

Emergency Controller

Back up controller, to be used in an emergency if Controller fails.

External Battery

External Battery

One of two ways to supply power to the EVAHEART LVAS.

External Monitor

External Monitor

A monitor to display information about the system’s performance.

EVAHEART Blood Pump

EVAHEART Blood Pump

Investigational device implanted to produce blood flow. It is made of titanium and is about the size of a tennis ball.

Outer Belt

Outer Belt

A belt worn by patients with the EVAHEART LVAS. The Outer Belt keeps the Driveline close to the body and helps to reduce the chance of accidentally pulling on the Driveline.

Outflow Graft

Outflow Graft

Connects the outlet of the Blood Pump to the patient’s aorta.

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