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5 Surgical Procedures
5-14 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Unpacking the Sealed Outflow Graft
The sealed Outflow Graft comes in a foil pouch and double plastic trays with sealed covers.
To unpack:
1. Open the sealed Outflow Graft box and foil pouch-containing desiccant.
The foil pouch is a protective cover only and should not be introduced into the sterile field.
2. Remove the outer tray from the foil pouch ( Figure 5.8 ).
The outer tray is not sterile. Only the innermost tray may be introduced into the sterile field.
Figure 5.8 HeartMate III Sealed Graft With Bend Relief
3. Peel back the lid to expose the sealed Outflow Graft.
4. Remove the sealed Outflow Graft and Bend Relief from the inner tray.
5. Move the Outflow Graft and Bend Relief to the sterile preparation area.