DERMATOME, ELECTRICAL (ACCULAN 3Ti) with battery + access.
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DERMATOME, ELECTRICAL (ACCULAN 3Ti)
Stopped in 2019 because no longer produced and replaced by the new model EEMDDERE6-- STD DERMATOME, ELECTRICAL ACCULAN 4 (see “replaced by” at bottom of the page)
Definition
A battery-powered surgical instrument designed to cut from the body (harvest) thin donor slices of skin for skin grafting, or to excise small skin lesions, using a dedicated insertable blade. A rechargeable battery pack is connected to the instrument to provide the electrical power for operation. This is a reusable device.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Blade travel: 3.1 mm
- 6300–6800 strokes/min
- Size of cut:
- 78 mm width maximum
- adjustable with 10 flaps of 8 mm wide
- Thickness of cut:
- 0.2 mm to 1.2 mm
- graduation every 0.1 mm
- Dimensions: 285 x 115 x 50 mm
- Autoclavable à 134ºC (= 2 bars) or 121ºC (= 1 bar)
Packaging & Labelling
- Dermatome + accessories: unit packaging.
- Blades: unit sterile packaging (box of 10)
Transport Dangerous Goods
- UN3481 Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment
- Class: 9
- Packing Instructions: 967 Section II
- The label must include the UN code of the battery + an emergency number to contact in case of an incident
- Limit per package:
- Pax A/C (Passengers & Cargo Aircraft) = 5 kg
- CAO (Cargo Aircraft Only) = 5 kg
Supplied with the Article
- 1 cover
- 1 sterile funnel
- 1 rechargeable battery (Li-ION)
- 1 battery charger
- 1 storage tray
- 30 single use, sterile blades
Instructions for use
Read the instructions manual carefully.
To be used only by practitioners who are trained in this technique.
Precautions for Use
To avoid damaging the device through improper assembly/operation and losing the manufacturer's warranty:
- Use the device only according to the instructions for use
- Follow safety and maintenance instructions
Maintenance
The dermatome must be cleaned and sterilized by steam autoclave after each use. Remove the rechargeable battery and dismantle the components with great care, without forcing.
(Cf Introduction: Disinfection and sterilization in the field)
Waste management
Immediately after use, dispose of the blade into a sharps container
(Cf Public Health Engineering In Precarious Situations, MSF, 2010, Chapter 6)
MSF requirements
Alternative to the manual dermatome (see related articles below)