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1. Maintain Moisture:
Immediately after the surgical procedure, place the
dermatome hand piece, width clip, guard, and screw fasteners in an instrument
container and apply a transport foam or gel product (e.g., Steris PRE-Klenz®)
specifically intended to keep soil moist on surgical instruments. Also introduce
some of the foam or gel product into the oscillating pin recess of the cutting
head. Transport the tray containing the soiled dermatome in an impervious
plastic bag or container to the decontamination environment. Keep the outside
of the container clean.
2. Enzymatic Soak:
Prepare an enzymatic detergent solution (e.g., ASP® ENZOL®) as
per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Remove the two hex nuts fastening the
dermatome’s cutting head to the motor housing. Immerse only the dermatome’s
cutting head, width clips, guard, and screw fasteners in the enzymatic solution.
Do not immerse the dermatome’s motor housing.
Immersion of the motor
housing can cause permanent damage to its electrical components.
CAUTION:
Removing the dermatome’s cutting head from the motor housing
will result in exposing the oscillating pin and motor drive shaft. The contour
of the oscillating pin is factory set to provide proper dermatome performance.
Care must be taken in handling the motor housing in this state. Dropping the
motor housing or hitting the oscillating pin can cause damage that will result in
the instrument being out of calibration upon re-assembly.
3. Rinse:
After the enzymatic detergent manufacturer’s recommended soak period,
remove dermatome’s cutting head, width clips, and screw fasteners from the
detergent solution and thoroughly rinse the items with tap water.
4. Clean Instruments:
Prepare a cleaning solution appropriate for surgical
instruments (e.g., ASP ENZOL) as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Using a
small clean soft-bristled brush, remove soil from all surfaces of the dermatome’s
cutting head, width clips, guard, and screw fasteners while they are submerged
in the solution. Take particular care in removing soils from the dermatome’s
cutting head features containing crevices and sharp inside corners. Clean the
dermatome’s motor housing by wiping with a soft clean cloth moistened with
the detergent solution. Pay special attention to removing soil from the area of
the oscillating pin and drive shaft. Clean the power cord by wiping with a soft
clean cloth moistened with the detergent solution.
5. Rinse:
Thoroughly rinse all dermatome components under gently running tap
water and wipe with a dry, soft, clean cloth. Do not immerse the dermatome
components.
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