Preparation For Sterilization - Integra Padgett B Guía De Usuario

Cleaning and Decontamination (continued)
7. Visual Inspection: Visually inspect the equipment to make sure there is no visible organic
debris or residue from cleaning agent. Repeat process (steps 2-6) if any soil is detected.

Preparation for Sterilization

1. 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 handpiece cable 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).
2. Assemble the unit by aligning the holes in the motor housing flange with the threaded
holes of the cutting head. Tip the motor housing to create sufficient clearance to
carefully slide the motor housing drive shaft into the cutting head. Replace and hand-
tighten the four #4-40x .38L flat head screws. Securely tighten the four screws with a #1
Phillips screwdriver. Check that the oscillating pin is properly positioned using the pin
position guide as instructed in the Troubleshooting section.
3. Wrap Dermatome for Sterilization: The guard plate, width clips, and the width clip
screws are not to be assembled to the dermatome in preparation for sterilization. Prepare
the dermatome handpiece, guard plate, width clips, width clip screws, dermatome
screwdriver, and pin position guide for sterilization using a wrapper that is appropriate
for the method of sterilization to be used. The oscillating pin side of the dermatome's
cutting head is to face downward to expedite drainage of potential condensate if a steam
sterilization method is employed.
4. Sterilization: Utilize one of the validated methods of sterilization outlined in the
sterilization section.
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