Lifestyle weatherproof wearable bag for ventricular assist device

A water-resistant VAD lifestyle system, comprising:

• a water-resistant VAD lifestyle bag, comprising:
• a removable strap connected to two connectors along the top of the bag and comprising a shoulder pad;
• a lower unit having two curved top edges connected to two connectors and comprising at least one water bottle pocket to contain water bottles of various shapes and a front pocket cover flap;
• a zipper configured along the top of the lower unit;
• an emergency information window made of clear material to view the status of a VAD device;
• a plurality of pockets built into the back of the bag configured to secure at least one of pens, phones, and snacks;
• at least one credit card pocket built into the bag;
• a VAD controller pocket comprising clips and configured to secure a VAD controller;
• and
• at least one VAD battery pocket having clips and fitted to house at least one VAD battery for powering the VAD device;
• and
• a water-resistant percutaneous lead for electrically coupling the VAD controller to a VAD pump and for regulating VAD pump function.

A method of making a water-resistant VAD lifestyle bag for storing a VAD device sensitive to water damage, the method comprising:

• providing a removable strap connected to two connectors along the top of the bag and comprising a shoulder pad;
• providing a lower unit having two curved top edges connected to two connectors and comprising at least one water bottle pocket to contain water bottles of various shapes and a front pocket cover flap, the lower unit comprising;
• a zipper configured along the top of the lower unit;
• an emergency information window made of clear material to view the status of a VAD device;
• a plurality of pockets built into the back of the bag configured to secure at least one of pens, phones, and snacks;
• at least one credit card pocket built into the bag;
• a VAD controller pocket comprising clips and configured to secure a VAD controller;
• and
• at least one VAD battery pocket having clips and fitted to house at least one VAD battery for powering the VAD device;
• and
• closing the VAD controller pocket with the clips;
• and
• closing the VAD battery pocket with the clips.