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6. Final Rinse:
Rinse all dermatome components with softened or deionized water.
Softened or deionized water should be used for the final rinse to better remove
detergents and other residues from the rinse water. Excessively hard water can
spot or stain instruments. Excess chlorine in the rinse water can result in pitting.
7. Visual Inspection and Dermatome Assembly:
Visually inspect the dermatome
components for cleanliness and ensure all components are in proper working
order. Visually inspect the dermatome’s power cord for signs of damage that
may include cracks or discoloration of the cable jacket, exposed conductors,
or distortion of cord or connector. If damage is observed do not use the
dermatome and return immediately to the Integra Padgett Dermatome Repair
Center for service (refer to Maintenance and Servicing section).
8. Assemble the unit
by aligning the holes in the motor housing flange with the
threaded studs of the cutting head. Note that the thumbswitch on the motor
housing is to be positioned on the top of the unit. Tip the motor housing to
create sufficient clearance to carefully slide the motor
housing drive shaft into the cutting head. Replace and
tighten the two hex nuts using the dermatome wrench.
Check the unit calibration (see page 9) after assembly.
9. Wrap Dermatome for Sterilization:
The guard, width
clips, and the width clip attachment screws are not to be
assembled to the dermatome in preparation for sterilization.
Prepare the dermatome hand piece assembly, guard, width
clips, width clip screws, and handpiece power cord for
sterilization using a wrapper that is appropriate for the method of sterilization to
be used. The oscillating pin recess at the blade nest of the dermatome’s cutting
head is to face downward to expedite drainage of potential condensate if a
steam sterilization method is employed.
10. Sterilization:
Utilize one of the validated methods of sterilization outlined in the
sterilization section (page 17).
Correct assembly
of hex nut
