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Surgical Procedures 5
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 5-17
Unpacking the Modular Cable
The Modular Cable is packaged in a sealed plastic tray inside another sealed plastic tray.
1. Open the box containing the Modular Cable and remove the plastic tray ( Figure 5.12 ).
Figure 5.12 Modular Cable in Packaging
2. Peel back the lid of the outer plastic tray, and then peel back the lid of the inner tray
( Figure 5.13 ).
Figure 5.13 Outer and Inner Plastic Trays with Lids Peeled Back from Modular Cable
3. Remove the sterile Modular Cable and the Modular Cable Cap from the packaging.
The Modular Cable Cap protects the connector from fluids and debris.