De-Airing the Impella® Purge System

This quick skills video demonstrates the procedure for de-airing the Impella purge system using the Automated Impella Controller (AIC).

This video covers:

• How to select the De-air Purge System procedure on the AIC
• How to inspect the purge tubing and purge fluid bag before de-airing
• How to disconnect the yellow luer from the Impella catheter
• How the AIC automatically begins priming, or de-airing the tubing
• How to inspect the purge tubing after de-airing is complete
• How to reconnect the yellow luer on the purge tubing to the yellow luer on the Impella catheter

Note: This video does not replace the Instructions for Use manual.