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Impella Connect®
Frequently Asked Questions
Impella Connect Safety Information
Impella Connect is intended to be used to enable remote viewing of the AIC’s user interface by clinicians and by trained Abiomed personnel who assist clinicians with troubleshooting AIC alarms or other issues. Impella Connect transfers the video stream from the AIC (via the VGA output) to a cloud-based remote viewing portal. Communication between the AIC and Impella Connect is one-way (AIC to Impella Connect), and the streamed video is limited to Impella device operating parameters and alarm messages with no patient identifiable information. Impella Connect is powered directly by the AIC.
The Impella Connect is not intended to provide real-time information for monitoring patient status on the AIC.
During use of the Impella Connect, there will be a delay between when an image appears on the AIC screen and when it is displayed at a remote viewing location.
The Impella Connect is not a source of patient alarms, nor is its use intended as a replacement for monitoring the AIC’s alarms.
During use of the Impella Connect, receipt of the displayed controller information is not confirmed by the AIC, nor is the delivery of the displayed AIC information to the authorized remote users guaranteed.
Impella Connect is not designed for use during transport.
When Impella Connect is configured to use the hospital’s secured Wi-Fi network, signal quality and strength is dependent on the hospital’s Wi-Fi.
When Impella Connect is configured to use the hospital’s secured Wi-Fi network, connection may be lost in physical locations of low Wi-Fi signal.
No modification of this equipment is permitted.
Radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference can affect the performance of the Impella Connect, causing a temporary loss of connectivity. To clear interference, either increase the distance between system components and the EMI source or turn off the EMI source. Any electromagnetic interference related to the Impella Connect will have no impact on any of the AIC functional specifications Impella Connect®– Indication & safety info
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
During use, no USB devices should be inserted.
When in use, the Ethernet cables connecting the Impella Connect to the wall could represent a tripping hazard and should be placed where foot traffic is minimal.
Keep excess cabling on the cable wrap when not needed.
Disconnect, when in use, the Ethernet cables from the wall outlet before moving the AIC.
Impella Connect is not interpretive.
Impella Connect is not intended to control or interact with any drugs.
In addition to the information above, there are other WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS associated with Impella devices. Visit http://www.abiomed.com/important-safety-information to learn more.
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