Discussions: Equipment

My dad recently passed, we would like to donate his equipment and clothing; Heart Mate 2. We have spare batteries (4 boxes w/4 batteries in each box), battery charger, the remote for the batteries, shirts (large) and vests (large). Equipment and clothing are very clean, my dad was very particular...

Does anyone have extra driveline connectors? The line that goes from the driveline to the controller? My dad is always out tinkering and this part of the cord likes to fall out of the bottom of his shirt (he tries to tuck, tape, and cover it) last week he almost cut it in half with a car hood? The...

Hi All After 2&1/2 years of using HVAD (Heartwear from Medtronics), my husband passed due to device malfunction (they gave him impella as a temporary device, but this time it didnt work). He fought valiantly for 2 months, and did recover his cognition etc. (was able to remember everything, follow...

Hi All After 2&1/2 years of using HVAD (Heartwear from Medtronics), my husband passed due to device malfunction (they gave him impella as a temporary device, but this time it didnt work). He fought valiantly for 2 months, and did recover his cognition etc. (was able to remember everything, follow...

I have an LVAD Heartmate III Holster Vest, Medium Thoratec Heartmate GoGear Holster Vest. New, only tried on. I found the medium to very small, not realizing that it was a medium. I am a 3X...Needless to say, It has not been worn. Asking $80.00, will ship for free. (Tried to load Pic's but they are...

Hello everyone, My father recently passed away and the hospital sent me home with all of his LVAD equipment for the Heartmate 3. He only had the LVAD procedure done about a year ago so there are many pieces that are brand new or like new. I was hoping to list them for sale here in case anyone was...

My husband recently died. I have lots of equipment and supplies that I’d like to donate to someone who might need them. I believe his system was a Heartmate II. I have lots of pix if you wish to see them. I am located in Rockport Texas, but will be traveling from there to wisconsin later this summer...

Hi I have sum dressings that I can not use and I am willing to ive them to somebody that needs them . They are called Centurion willing to ship from Pa if you pay the shipping cost Thank youRobert

My mom had an lvad and she passed away. I have a bunch of equipment I would rather donate than just getting rid of. I would love to hear any ideas. I can send pictures if needed. Email me. Klwatk2@gmail.com

My husband received a Heartmate III on 3/7 this year. He would like to have an extra mobile power unit and cables to keep in our family room as that is where we do most of our relaxing. Please let me know if you have an extra. We live in the Chicago area.

Would like to donate some of my husbands equipment. He went to rest with the Lord.

Hi. I have some LVAD equipment. I got another heart, three months ago. I would love to give away to anyone who needs it. I have some pictures if you want to see them. I live in Laurel, MD I had a Lvad Heartmate 3. Go Gear Battery Holster 2 Shower Bags one consolidated bag Battery Holster Dressing...

Hello Everyone! I recently became the proud owner of a new heart! As a result of my new gift, I have several equipment items up for grabs, if anyone is interested. I have the following items, all for a Heartmate 3: Extra batteries / Extra controller / Two battery clips / 8x12 tegaderm bandages / 1...

Hi all, My father underwent LVAD implant surgery but unfortunately he passed away immediately after. Since he never left the hospital, all the external LVAD equipment and accessories are unused and left with us. I was hoping to list them here in case someone would be interested in buying as it would...

Has anyone ever used a gas generator to power their charging doc or main power source? Some doctors don’t recommend using a generator for any of the charging/power needs.

Hi, my husband passed 10/8/20 he received his Vad 2/20. I have all his equipment extra batteries, wall unit,,bags, vest, book, battery charger, drive line bandages n ect. Would like it to go to someone that can use it. Thx

I've had a lvad since 1/16/2019. My issue is medicare keeps denying my lavd dressing kit costs. As of January 2020 (finally got out of hospital) I require a dressing change everyday because of drainage at the driveline site due to pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. I have been in and out of hospital...

Hi. I had my L-VAD implanted almost 4 months ago. They can't get my blood pressure stabilized. I'm trying to find a vascular Doppler here in Canada so I can check at home, no luck. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated, many thanks!

Got test strips 444 for my coaguchek but lost the code chip and am wondering if anyone can help. Ivan McCarthy lealdasolutions@gmail.com

I find the easiest way to wear my external equipment is a fanny pack, or certain hiking/outdoor bags that clip around my waist. This leaves me hands free all day long. A Maxtop brand fanny pack from Amazon (xl) will hold the batteries and a front zipper is convenient for cards or cash etc. With this...