2. Product description
2.1 System components
Designation
Skin mesh dermatome, complete with hand ratchet BA720R
Carrier plate for expansion factor 1.5; sterile
Carrier plate for expansion factor 3; sterile
Carrier plate for expansion factor 6; sterile
2.2 Intended use
The skin mesh dermatome is used for the cutting and scoring of skin grafts
in general, burns and plastic surgery.
2.3 Mode of operation
The cutting cylinder 2 is turned anticlockwise with hand ratchet 12.
Carrier plate 5 transports the skin graft between cutting cylinder 2 and
counter cylinder 3. During this transport, the skin graft is scored or cut.
The cutting depth is set with setting wheel 6, using scale 18. The
staggered slits in the skin graft allow expanding the graft to rhombic skin
mesh. The skin mesh can be used for covering defects of up to six times
the size of the grafting site.
3. Preparation and setup
Non-compliance with these rules will result in complete exclusion of
liability on the part of Aesculap.
! Observe the following rules when setting up and operating the
product:
– Prior to use, inspect the skin mesh dermatome BA720R and its
accessories for visible damage.
– Only use the skin mesh dermatome BA720R and its accessories if
they are in perfect condition.
– Be certain that the skin mesh dermatome is set up on a sufficiently
stable support (e.g. table, equipment cart, etc.).
4. Working with the skin mesh dermatome
BA720R
4.1 System set-up
Art. no.
BA721
WARNING
BA722
BA723
! Slide hand ratchet 12 on shaft 10 so that it clicks into position.
4.2 Function check
Carry out a trial run of the skin mesh dermatome BA720R prior to each
use:
! Verify that gearwheel transmission 7 is moved when turning hand
ratchet 12.
! Make certain that setting wheel 6, once engaged, can be easily rotated
through the range of scale 18.
! Only use the device if it is in perfect condition.
4.3 Safe operation
Setting the cutting cylinder
Note
We recommend using a separate cutting cylinder for scoring the skin graft.
This cutting cylinder should not be used for cutting, since that would
negatively affect the quality of the scoring results.
CAUTION
! Slightly pull out setting wheel 6 until it disengages.
Risk of infection and contamination!
The device and its accessories are delivered in unsterile
condition.
! Sterilize the device and accessories before use.
Damage to the cutting cylinder! The cutting cylinder
can only be set when running freely.
! Make certain that the carrier plate is not engaged
under the cutting cylinder.
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