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Electric Dermatome Instruction Manual 

 

INDICATIONS FOR USE  

The Zimmer® Electric Dermatome is a skin grafting instrument that is intended to provide variable graft 
thickness and width capabilities. 

DESCRIPTION  

The Zimmer Electric Dermatome (See Fig. 1) is an electrically-powered surgical skin grafting instrument. 
The thickness control adjustment ranges from 0 to 0.030 in. (0.75 mm) in 0.002 in. (0.050 mm) 
increments. Individual graft widths of 1 in., 1.5 in., 2 in., 3 in. and 4 in. (2.5 cm, 3.8 cm, 5.1 cm, 7.6 cm, 
10.2 cm) are obtained with five width plates. Two stainless steel machine screws secure the plates to the 
underside of the instrument. The plates are easily fastened and removed with the screwdriver provided. 
The dermatome is powered by an ironless rotor, low inertia motor, which provides nearly vibration-free 
power. 

SPECIFICATIONS  

I. POWER SUPPLY 

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Physical

: Weight: 2.6 lb. (1.18 kg);  Length: 9.12 in. (23.2 cm);  Height: 5.44 in. (13.8 cm);  

Width: 6.69 in. (17.0 cm) 

II.

 

Electrical: 

Power Requirements: 100

–240 V~ (Auto Switching;  150 VA, 50/60 Hz;  Single 

Phase;  Power Output: 14.5 V , 4.3 A Maximum ; Protection Class: Class 1;  Degree of Protection Against 
Electrical Shock: Type BF 

II. HANDPIECE 

 I. Physical:

 Weight: 2.1 lb. (.95 kg);  Width: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm);  Length: 5.2 in. (13.2 cm);  Vibration and 

Shock: Standard Commercial Practice;  Nominal Speed: 4,500

–5,500 cycles/minute 

II. Electrical:

 Power Requirements: 14.5 V , Fully Regulated and Isolated, 4.3 A Maximum 

III. Operational:

 Nominal Speed: 4,500

–5,500 cycles/Minute 

UL 60601-1 Classification:

  

Type of protection against electric shock:

 

Class I

 

Degree of protection against electric shock:

 

Type BF applied part

 

Classification according to the degree of protection against ingress of water:

 

IPXO 

Mode of operation:

 

Continuous operation

 

Maximum operating ambient:

 

88°F (31°C) 

 

 

Emissions / Immunity:  

The Electric Dermatome complies with EMC criteria set forth in EN 60601-1-2. 

Summary of Contents for Electric Dermatome

Page 1: ...POWER SUPPLY I Physical Weight 2 6 lb 1 18 kg Length 9 12 in 23 2 cm Height 5 44 in 13 8 cm Width 6 69 in 17 0 cm II Electrical Power Requirements 100 240 V Auto Switching 150 VA 50 60 Hz Single Phase Power Output 14 5 V 4 3 A Maximum Protection Class Class 1 Degree of Protection Against Electrical Shock Type BF II HANDPIECE I Physical Weight 2 1 lb 95 kg Width 8 5 in 21 6 cm Length 5 2 in 13 2 cm...

Page 2: ...FE position the safety lock on the throttle should be toward the blade end of the dermatome and only the word SAFE should be visible Handle the Zimmer Electric Dermatome carefully Should it be inadvertently dropped or damaged it should be serviced Do not use Use only Zimmer Dermatome Blades REF 00 8800 000 10 The Zimmer Dermatome Blade has been specifically designed and engineered for use with the...

Page 3: ...he connector plug to the receptacle by rotating the plug while gently pushing inward When aligned push in until the plug clicks into the receptacle Note Older Zimmer Dermatomes and Power Supplies were equipped with a metal connector plug and receptacle The metal connectors have been upgraded to plastic connectors for ease of use The older metal connectors are not compatible with the plastic connec...

Page 4: ...wever lubricating the donor site with sterile mineral oil may ease travel of the Zimmer Electric Dermatome Set control lever adjustment knob pointer to desired graft thickness Factory calibrations indicate 0 002 in 0 050 mm Do not insert any instrument between the blade and the control lever as this may damage or knick the blade causing a poor cut Further it may compromise the calibration of the i...

Page 5: ...sue with a disposable non shedding wipe and cover with a damp cloth Body fluids and tissue should not be allowed to dry on instruments prior to cleaning Return and secure instrument and width plates to instrument case for transport and cleaning BLADE REMOVAL Loosen the width plate screws Do not remove the screws To remove the width plate hold both sides and lift Do not lift the width plate from th...

Page 6: ...cautions for handling contaminated biohazardous materials should be observed Instruments should be cleaned within 30 minutes of use to minimize the potential for drying prior to cleaning Prepare cleaning agents at the use dilution and temperature recommended by the manufacturer Thoroughly scrub the instrument with a soft bristled brush and a pH neutral detergent If desired a neutral pH enzyme solu...

Page 7: ...outgassing times are difficult to determine for lubricated powered instruments Never sterilize the power supply Disconnect the dermatome from the power supply before sterilization Place cleaned instruments in an instrument tray or fully perforated autoclave case The Zimmer Dermatome Autoclave Case REF 00 8801 003 00 is recommended See Fig 18 Do not kink or crimp the dermatomeʼs cord when closing t...

Page 8: ... table 4 Disinfection steam sterilization parameters recommended by the World Health Organization WHO for reprocessing instruments where there is concern regarding TSE CJD contamination 5 For Universal Instrument Cases without defined load configurations 6 Sea level 7 AAMI AORN steam sterilization cycles with longer times than those listed are also acceptable 8 Medical grade steam sterilization co...

Page 9: ...00 8802 003 00 00 8802 004 00 00 8803 000 00 REF 00 8821 001 00 Description Power Supply includes Fuse drawer 5 mm x 20 mm Fuses 1 25 A QTY 2 Fuses 800 mA QTY 2 Power Cord REF 00 8821 006 00 Description Autoclave Case REF 00 8801 003 00 Description 1 in 2 5 cm Width Plate REF 00 8802 001 00 Description 1 5 in 3 8cm Width Plate REF 00 8802 015 00 Description 2 in 5 1 cm Width Plate REF 00 8802 002 ...

Page 10: ...tions Have unit serviced Dermatome not operating Power light on Check blade fit Check handpiece connection to power supply Have unit serviced Dermatome operating too slowly Check dermatome for damage Check blade for damage Have unit serviced Erratic speed changes Check handpiece connection to power supply Have unit serviced SERVICE INFORMATION Annual calibration checks are strongly recommended to ...

Page 11: ...A Autoclave Case B Power Supply C Screwdriver D Width Plates E Handpiece ...

Page 12: ...A Front B Mains Switch C Connector Receptacle D Power Entry Module E Back A On Off Safety Lock B On Off Lever C Handpiece D Connector Plug E Thickness Control Lever ...

Page 13: ...A Screwdriver B Width Plate C Blade D Drive Pin Hole E Drive Pin ...

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