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Phillip M.
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New Product to Secure Driveline

Last activity 5 hours 33 minutes
I have always had issues securing the driveline to my stomach using anchors or tape. It always seems to pull off or get stuck on my shirt. I found adhesive patches for insulin arm sensors. Amazon has waterproof adhesives. They flex so if there's any movement of the driveline the entire patch doesn't...
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Kristine F.
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Looking for a Heartmate III mobile power unit and cables.

Last activity 20 hours 56 minutes
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.
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Sandra K.
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Batteries all the time!

Last activity 3 days 20 hours
I got my LVAD July 2021, Heartmate III. I found that using wall power made me nervous overnight, after the power went out. I find it easier to use batteries day and night now. Anyone else do this?
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Ellen E.
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LVAD speed

Last activity 1 week 2 days
Just wanting to know what is the average speed for LVAD? Doctor said goal was 5300 - 5400. My husband was up to 5200 but drs have decreased it several times. His surgery was May 2, 2023 so he's still in the hospital. Thank you for your input.
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Meghan R.
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Heartmate 3 battery charger

Last activity 1 month 4 weeks
My father received a Hearmate 3 in November, and we have been slowing adjusting to his new life. The battery charging situation causes him anxiety, and he would like to add a second charger. Please let me know if you have one available. Has anyone purchased a charger from EBAY? Thank you, Meghan R.
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Kelly S.
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Shower Bags

Last activity 2 months 1 week
I have two brand new shower bags love to offer them to anyone in need of them.
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Kristi W.
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Equipment donation

Last activity 3 months 3 weeks
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
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Laura W.
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Lvad Equipment and clothing

Last activity 4 months 2 weeks
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...
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Ron T.
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LVAD connectors?

Last activity 9 months 3 weeks
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...
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Sravasti T.
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Equipment & Dressing to give away

Last activity 10 months 1 week
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...
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Sravasti T.
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Equipment & Dressing to give away

Last activity 10 months 1 week
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...
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Ronald H.
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LVAD Vest

Last activity 11 months 1 week
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...
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Jamyson D.
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Equipment

Last activity 11 months 2 weeks
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...
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Deanna E.
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Equipment donation. Rockport Texas Heartmate II

Last activity 11 months 3 weeks
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...
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Robert R.
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Dressings

Last activity 1 year
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
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Barry and Susan (caregiver) S.
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Charger

Last activity 1 year 1 month
Would like to donate some of my husbands equipment. He went to rest with the Lord.
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'Rioke" Oghenerioke P.
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LVAD Equipment to give away.....

Last activity 1 year 1 month
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...
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Darla A.
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Extra Equipment to Donate

Last activity 1 year 2 months
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...
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Ronil P.
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LVAD accessories for sale - Heart Mate 3

Last activity 1 year 2 months
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...
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Kelsi D.
Equipment

Generator Use

Last activity 1 year 3 months
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.
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