5.50
Instructions for Use & Clinical Reference Manual (US)
REMOVING THE IMPELLA
®
2.5, 5.0, OR IMPELLA CP
®
CATHETER
The Impella
®
Catheter can be removed after weaning when the introducer is still in place or
when the catheter is secured with the repositioning sheath.
REMOVING THE IMPELLA
®
WITH THE INTRODUCER IN PLACE
1.
Reduce the P-level to P-0.
2.
Remove the Impella
®
Catheter through the introducer.
3.
Wait until ACT drops below 150 seconds.
4.
When ACT is below 150 seconds, remove the introducer.
5.
Disconnect the connector cable from the Automated Impella
®
Controller and turn the
controller off by pressing the power switch on the side of the controller for 3 seconds.
6.
Apply manual compression for 40 minutes or per hospital protocol.
REMOVING THE IMPELLA
®
SECURED WITH THE REPOSITIONING
SHEATH
1.
When ACT is below 150 seconds, press FLOW CONTROL and reduce the P-level to P-0.
2.
Remove the Impella
®
Catheter and repositioning sheath together (the catheter will not
come through the repositioning sheath).
3.
Disconnect the connector cable from the Automated Impella
®
Controller and turn the
controller off by pressing the power switch on the side of the controller for 3 seconds.
4.
Apply manual compression for 40 minutes or per hospital protocol.
REMOVING THE IMPELLA CP
®
WHILE MAINTAINING GUIDEWIRE
ACCESS
1.
Remove the stylet from the guidewire access port.
Remove the Impella
®
Catheter With Care
Removal of the Impella
®
Catheter must be completed
with care to avoid damage to
the catheter assembly.
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