Exsurco Medical Amalgatome SD, User Manual

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Operating Instructions
This section describes the process for graft harvesting and debridement, and post-operative
procedures.
Graft Harvesting and Debridement
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The Amalgatome SD System is designed for use by qualified and trained medical professionals where the
patient is under supervision of trained personnel.
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Each physician must evaluate the appropriateness of the technique used for each patient which should be
based on his or her own medical training and expertise.
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Care should be taken in treating individuals with pre-existing conditions that can affect the success of the
surgical procedure.
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Every patient is different and results can vary.
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It is recommended to always begin debridement and skin grafting procedures on a low depth setting and
increase the depth gauge as necessary to the optimal setting. The surgical site should be selected per facility
protocol for the surgical procedure as determined for skin grafting or wound debridement.
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Skin should be prepared per hospital protocol.
1. Lubricate the skin graft site with sterile mineral oil or sterile water in order to decrease excision ring blade
resistance through the tissue.
NOTE:
Prolonged exposure to saline can damage the hand piece or cause pitting or corrosion.
2. Set the depth gauge to the desired setting.
3. Activate the system by sliding the ON/OFF lever to the ON position and pressing down on the lever.
When the system activates, the disposable excision ring blade spins.
4. Position the cutting head at the desired starting point, and then apply a slight downward pressure to ensure the
cutting edge of the disposable excision ring blade maintains contact with the recovery site. Only light pressure
is required.
NOTE:
The system cuts with the trailing edge of the excision ring blade.
The excision begins.