The Protex DL Driveline Protector is made of a swath of Cut-Tex Pro, a slash-resistant smart material, encased within a weatherproof outer shell. Overlapping soft Velcro fasteners make fully encapsulating and protecting the driveline very easy.
The Protex DL
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$24.95
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Product Description
Our Protex DL is designed to help reduce the risk of damage to the LVAD driveline that is exposed to the environment. The Protex DL is composed of two important smart materials. First, there is an outer weather resistant shell that protects against moisture (important if the driveline’s outer covering is already compromised). The second smart material is Cut-Tex® PRO. Cut-Tex® PRO is an ultra-high cut resistant fabric, made out of an innovative combination of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and other technical fibers weaved by special high-density knitting machines. This material is one of the most effective cut and slash resistant fabrics in the world.
With these smart materials the Protex DL provides:
- Moisture resistance.
- Protection from cuts and tears to outer sheath of driveline.
- Reduced risk of driveline wire fractures.
- A measure of protection from total driveline severance at covered portion.
- Protection from UV light.
The Protex DL is washer and dryer safe (Cut-Tex® PRO’s properties improve with washing).
Additional Information
| Weight | 3.0 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.5 × 9.5 × 0.25 in |
Resources
Research
- Percutaneous Lead Dysfunction in the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device
- “Percutaneous lead dysfunction associated with a major adverse clinical event occurred in 24% of patients with lead events, or 293 pumps (2.3% of the total number of HM II LVADs implanted.” A little more than half of these major adverse clinical events “occurred in the externalized portion of the percutaneous lead.”
- Outcomes of External Repair of HeartMate II™ LVAD Percutaneous Leads
- “The HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) receives power via a percutaneous lead connected to an external controller and batteries. At times, this lead can be damaged during normal wear, as well as by traumatic fracture, which may jeopardize the functionality of the LVAD. If there is significant internal damage, surgical replacement of the LVAD is required.”
- Seventh INTERMACS Annual Report: 15,000 Patients and Counting
- Destination therapy is increasingly becoming the treatment of choice for advance heart failure patients who are ineligible to undergo heart transplantation. “DT accounts for nearly half of all implants.”
- Repair of left ventricular assist device driveline damage directly at the transcutaneous exit site
- “With increasing support duration of cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous drivelines remain a weak point of the therapy.
First, they can be an entry point for infections, and second, cable lesions and even electrical failures due to material fatigue
and eventual carelessness can occur.”
- “With increasing support duration of cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous drivelines remain a weak point of the therapy.
TechArk (verified owner) –
The driveline protector gives me peace of mind and a sense of security when I’m sleeping.
Daniel Owens –
Easy to put on and remove.
John –
Hello Daniel! Thank you for your comment. Making the Protex DL both secure and easy to put on and take off was an important design element. So much so, that we are continually searching for ways to improve the Protex DL’s ease of use.
Cheryl Jones –
AWESOME, my Protex DL Driveline Protector provides the secure protection that I needed for peace of mind as I enjoy daily activities. It is very comfortable and easy to place inside my vest pocket; It’s easy to remove and clean. My Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Driveline have been Wrapped with the Protex DL for approximately 11 months and I have been extremely pleased with it’s ability to protect my driveline. Kudos👍
Stephen Smith –
I was asked by my center to test the driveline protector. it does all it is advertised to do. I use it 24×7. I highly recomend it for safety and for peace of mind. it is well worth 60 bucks twice a year.
John –
Thank you, Mr. Smith!
Myint Thein –
Good view, I am looking for a easy controller of HeartMate III because I have LVAD
I am living in Daly City, CA. I am interest
Rating may middle because I did not ware now.
John –
Hello Mr. Thein,
You may purchase the Protex DL here: https://medi-materials.com/product/the-protex-dl/
have a great day!