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HeartMate GoGearĀ® System Components: System Redesigned. Life Renewed.

The redesigned system components support your lifestyle, providing mobility and flexibility in a safe, secure manner.

GoGear 14v Li-Ion Battery

14 Volt Li-Ion Battery

Light, long-lasting, and smart - developed specifically for HeartMate patients' active lifestyles.

  • Weighs only one pound (0.45kg)
  • Provides a full day of support on a single charge (up to 10 hours)
  • Smart technology affords optimal charging, accurately gauges charge level, and ensures battery lifespan (up to three years)
  • Developed over a five-year period to ensure optimal operation

Click here to review the Department of Transportation's instructions on traveling with lithium batteries.

GoGear Universal Battery Charger

Universal Battery Charger

Compact and lightweight with rapid charging technology to complement an on-the-go lifestyle.

  • Weighs only eight pounds (3.6 kg) - highly portable
  • Rapid charging minimizes the number of batteries required for excursions - reduces burden of battery management
  • Continuous diagnostic testing and automatic calibration delivers consistent battery performance
  • Intuitive light indicators provide readily accessible battery status
GoGear Power Module

Power Module

Portable solution that powers the HeartMate System safely and securely.

  • One-third the weight of the Power Base Unit (PBU)
  • Integrated backup battery provides emergency support for 30 minutes
  • Simple, effective light indicators as well as audio alarms give immediate feedback on system operation
  • Automobile port offers patients the added convenience of "plugging in" while in the car
  • Powers the System Monitor and Display Module for system programming and monitoring purposes


Note: GoGear System Components are only available in U.S. and Europe.

HeartMate GoGear Wearables: Tailored For Life

The new HeartMate GoGear Wearables provide comfortable transport options that safely hold HeartMate System Components, allowing patients to return to an active lifestyle with renewed quality of life.

Holster Vest

Holster Vest

Ergonomic and comfortable, evenly distributes the weight of systems components.

Modular Belt*

Modular Belt*

Secure design worn about the waist, housing the system controller and batteries.

Consolidated Bag

Consolidated Bag

Slender and convenient design accommodates system controller and batteries with multiple carrying options.

Shower Bag*

Shower Bag*

Water-resistant bag worn across the body to protect HeartMate components during showering.

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*Compatible with HeartMate II only