Discussions: Equipment

I recently received a portable charging station. It can charge equipment with up to 65 watts. Anyone know the wattage of the Heart Mate 3 wall unit or charging station? Thanks.

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.

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

Hello everyone, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to the new year. Unfortunately, I lost my husband on Christmas Day. But his the getting the LVAD gave us so much more time to spend with him and make some incredible memories and we will be forever grateful and miss him dearly. I was...

Hello everyone, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to the new year. Unfortunately, I lost my husband on Christmas Day. But his the getting the LVAD gave us so much more time to spend with him and make some incredible memories and we will be forever grateful and miss him dearly. I was...

We are having problems getting the anchor that my husband has been using since he received his LVAD. He’s using the Hollister 9781. What is everyone else using? Maybe there’s an alternative that is more readily available for us. Thank you for your help with our search.

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?

Hi all, We have some pieces of equipment that we do not use anymore. 1. 4 batteries 2. Batteries Charging station 3. Driveline wall power device 4. Unopen dressings for the driveline 5. 9x9 Shower Shields 6. 2 Shower bags (1 unused) 7. 2 Travel bags (both unused) We are in the Seattle area. Contact...

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...

Has anyone been told their Heart Mate 3 LVAD impeller is striking the base plate causing super low flow conditions with alarms, hard chest thumping, stiff back neck, severe light headedness, blurred vision, eyes super sensitive to light, and sometimes a strange numbness in the chest? Have you ever...

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...

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.

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.

I have two brand new shower bags love to offer them to anyone in need of them.

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...

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...