Braun ACCULAN GA 643, Instructions For Use/Technical Description

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ACCULAN dermatome GA 643
Removing the rechargeable battery
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If the rechargeable battery needs to be changed during operation,
carry out the battery change in sterile conditions only, using the
changing funnel GA 644 for the removal and re-insertion of bat-
teries, see instructions for use GA 644.
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The rechargeable battery 7 always has to be taken out after oper-
ation and before processing.
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Push down both release buttons 4 on the cover 5 simultaneously.
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Remove the cover 5 .
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Prior to battery removal, make sure that the rotational speed con-
trol button
2 is in the front position (rest position).
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Tap the ACCULAN dermatome 1 on the palm of your hand until the
rechargeable battery 7 comes loose, and remove the battery.
Disassembling the flap rod of the ACCULAN dermatome
For disinfecting and cleaning, the head of the ACCULAN dermatome
has to be disassembled.
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Disassemble the flap rod 22 and the flaps 13 :
– Loosen the nut 24 by turning it clockwise (left-handed thread).
– Turn the nut 24 back to the end of the visible surface.
– Push the flap rod 22 sideways by approx. 4 mm and twist it until
it can be removed.
– Remove the flap rod 22 .
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Slide off the flaps 13 from the flap rod 22 .
Assembling the flap rod of the ACCULAN dermatome
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Before assembling the flaps 13 , lightly spray all components with
Sterilit M.
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Position the flaps 13 on the flap rod 22 against the edge of the rear
surface, taking note of the symbol on the face of the thread.
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Screw the nut 24 counterclockwise onto the thread of the flap
rod 22 (left-handed thread).
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Turn the nut 24 up to the edge of the visible surface.
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Insert and twist the complete flap rod 22 in its guide slots 21 on
the side surfaces.
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Push the flap rod 22 sideways as far as it goes, so that the cross
pin of the flap rod comes to lie in the guide slot 21 .
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Tighten the nut 24 counterclockwise.
4.2 Attaching the accessories
Securing the ACCULAN dermatome
In order to avoid that the ACCULAN dermatome is unintentionally
turned on during a change of blades, the rotational speed control
button
2 can be secured with a safety catch. During normal operation,
the safety catch remains in the ON position.
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Rotate the safety catch 3 to the OFF position.
The button is locked and the ACCULAN dermatome cannot be
turned on.
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To deactivate the safety catch 3 turn it back to the ON position.
Fig. 2
Inserting a dermatome blade
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Push both clamp levers 9 in the direction of the arrows.
The blade cover 10 is now unlocked.
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Open the blade cover 10 in the direction of the arrows.
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Insert the dermatome blade 8 in the pusher dog 14 and the blade
guide peg 15 .
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Close the blade cover 10 .
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Tighten both clamp levers 9 until the roll pin 20 snaps into the
notch of the clamp lever 9 .
Removing the dermatome blade
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Release both clamp levers 9 .
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Open the blade cover 10 .
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Remove the dermatome blade 8 from the pusher dog 14 and the
blade guide peg 15 .
4.3 Function check
Always perform a test run before using the ACCULAN dermatome:
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Make certain that a rechargeable battery has been installed.
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Use only devices that are in perfect condition.
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Operate the ACCULAN dermatome for a short while, at a blade
stroke number of approx. 6 300–6 800 strokes/min.
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Note the instructions in chapter ”Care and checking for damage”.
Note
Each intraoperative battery change has to be followed by a function
check!
CAUTION
The ACCULAN dermatome will be damaged through
knocking it against hard surfaces!
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Only tap the ACCULAN dermatome on the palm
of your hand.
WARNING
Risk of infection or contamination if surgical
gloves are damaged!
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Avoid contact with the cutting edge when in-
serting the dermatome blade.
WARNING
Risk of injury and material damage through unin-
tentionally putting the ACCULAN dermatome into
operation while inserting the blade!
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Before inserting the blade, activate the safety
catch.