Cleaning And Decontamination - Integra Padgett B Guía De Usuario

Cleaning and Decontamination

A thorough, manual cleaning process is recommended for the Electric Dermatome Models B
and PI. 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 the 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 handpiece. 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
Only remove the dermatome's cutting head to perform the cleaning process.
Use a Phillips (size #1) screwdriver to disassemble the four #4-40 x .38L stainless steel flat
head screws 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.
1. Maintain Moisture: Immediately after the surgical procedure, place the dermatome
handpiece, width clip, guard plate and width clip screws 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
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