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Cleaning And Decontamination
A thorough, manual cleaning process is recommended for the Dermatome Model
SB. The Dermatome motor housing cannot be immersed in liquid cleaners, which
would occur in an automated process. Automated cleaning methods may not be
effective and may result in damage and reduced performance of the device.
As with any decontamination procedure, personnel should follow accepted
guidelines for hand washing, the use of protective attire, etc. as recommended by
A.A.M.I. Standards and Recommended Practice ANSI/AAMI ST79:2010.
CAUTION:
During this cleaning / decontamination process, the dermatome is to be
partially disassembled by removal of the guard plate from the unit’s cutting head
and removal of the cutting head from the hand piece. With these components
removed, certain features of the dermatome that are critical to its proper operation
are exposed. Therefore, extra care must be exercised when handling the dermatome
components in this state to protect them from physical damage. The critical
features of the dermatome components include the oscillating pin and drive shaft
of the motor housing, the blade nest and leading edge of the cutting head, and
the edge of the guide bar.
Only remove the components as instructed below.
Further disassembly of the instrument is likely to cause permanent damage.
The
dermatome contains no user serviceable parts and must be returned to an approved
Integra Padgett Dermatome repair center for repair and maintenance.
Cutting Head Removal
CAUTION:
The dermatome’s cutting head should only be removed to perform the
cleaning and decontamination process. Use the dermatome wrench (3539-702)
provided to disassemble the two hex nuts located on the motor housing’s flange. Tip
the motor housing to create sufficient clearance between the motor shaft and the
opening in the blade bed of the cutting head so that the motor housing freely slides
out of the cutting head.
Forcibly removing the motor housing from the cutting head
may cause permanent damage.
A. Precleaning
Remove width clip and width clip screw fasteners. Carefully remove the single-use
dermatome blade (
CAUTION:
Blade is sharp). Dispose of dermatome blade as per
your institutions’ protocol regarding the handling and disposal of sharps. Remove
any apparent debris from dermatome, width clip, and power cord with a lap sponge
and sterile water to prevent drying of blood and body fluids.
B. Cleaning and Decontamination
To prevent the formation of biofilm, cleaning should occur as soon as possible after
dermatome use.
