Ventricular Assist Device (VAD): Supply Checklist and Home Setup

Home Supply Checklist:

• Running System Controller

• Backup System Controller

• Batteries (8)

• Battery Clips (4)

• Battery Charger (1)

• Mobile power unit (MPU) (1)

• Patient pack (1)

• Shower bag (Will be provide in clinic once showering is allowed)

• Back-up bag

• Dressing supplies

Instruction for setting up at home:

• Set up a VAD station (you can use a desk, bureau, end table, etc.) where you keep the following:

• Battery charger

• VAD binder and HM3 patient manual

• Dressing supplies

• Any extra VAD supplies, bags, etc.

• Flashlight in case of power outage

• Set up a medicine station where you keep the following:

• Medicine list

• Medicines 

• Pill box

• Place refrigerated medicines in refrigerator

• Always keep medicines and syringes out of reach of children

• Save important phones numbers to your phone:

• VAD Program: 267-426-2882, for appointments, refills, non-urgent questions

• VAD Phone: 267-844-3653, for immediate or emergency concerns, VAD alarms, and any issues on nights and weekends

• 911: for any life-threatening emergencies

Reviewed 6/21/24 by Catherine Montgomery, BSN, RN, CPN