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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...

My wife no longer needs anything to do with her heartmate II equipment. I've been asked to see if any of it can be sold. Does anyone here know if such is possible? I've not been told amounts to ask. I suppose any offers will be considered. As far as I know, it's all that is needed for such devices...

Hey good evening have a question....whats the protocol for being on wall power when its thundering and lightning? I know we cant be plugged into a surge protector , we are suppose to be plugged directly into the wall ? Right? I can't seem to find the answer. If anyone has the answer or suggestions i...

I am trying to get info about the defective Medtronic vad. My brothers lvad is one of them recalled and they no longer use them. He was having clots and had a stroke and then brain bleed. So they kept him in hospital on warfarin til he got a heart. Just wondering if anyone else has gone through this...

Anybody have an idea if Abbott might make a battery charger that is smaller then the 4 battery monster they give you? I have to travel for work and that big thing is problematic.

My husband has an LVAD Thoratec HeartMate GoGear Shower Bag. Never opened - still in the box. His doctor won't let him shower so if anybody needs it please let me know. All I ask is that you pay shipping. Thanks and have an amazing day.

My husband got a Heartmate 3 in October. December was our first month at home. Our electric bill was about $150. higher than normal for the same period in past years. The only new appliance or new usage is our Heartmate 3 chargers. I'm a bit shocked. Is that the experience of others?

Any news of development of smaller batteries and if so when are they likely to be implemented - Thanks

Thought I’d let you know about a new “GO Bag” backpack from VAD Wear®️. It’s on sale for Father’s Day. Holds all equipment securely. Quick battery access port. Plenty of room for additional gear and even a laptop! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1029233329/new-lvad-go-bag-backpack?ref=shop_home_active...

I am looking for a tharotec heartmate 3 holster vest thank you jeff

I lost my sweet husband Nov. 24 th, 2020. He had his LVAD since Oct. 19, 2016. I have all his equipment that I would love to pass on to someone that can use it. Please reply here.