Intended Use; Operating Principle; Preparation; Working With The Acculan® 3Ti Dermatome - Braun Acculan 3Ti Instructions For Use/Technical Description

2.3 Intended use

The Acculan® 3Ti Dermatome is used to produce skin
grafts in dermatologic/traumatologic surgery.

2.4 Operating principle

In the Acculan® 3Ti Dermatome, the rotational speed
of the motor is converted, through reduction gearing
and an eccentric drive unit, directly and with minimum
loss into oscillating movement of the dermatome
blade.
3.

Preparation

Non-compliance with these rules will result in
complete exclusion of liability on the part of Aesculap.
Prior to use, inspect the Acculan® 3Ti Dermatome
and its accessories for visible damage.
Only use Acculan® 3Ti Dermatomes and accessories
that are in perfect condition.
4. Working with the
Acculan® 3Ti Dermatome

4.1 System set-up

Installing the flap rod of the Acculan® 3Ti
Dermatome
Attach flaps 12 on flap rod 18 down to the onset
of the rear surface. Observe the symbol on the face
of the thread.
Screw the nut 2 counterclockwise onto the thread
of flap rod 18 (left-handed thread).
Screw the nut 2 down to the edge of the visible
surface.
Insert and twist flap rod assembly 18 in guide
slots 19 at the lateral surfaces.
Push flap rod 18 sideways to the positive stop, so
that the cross pin of flap rod 18 is seated in guide
slot 19.
Tighten nut 2 by turning it counterclockwise.
Dismantling the flap rod of the Acculan® 3Ti
Dermatome
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Fig. 1 Flap rod dismantled
Loosen the nut 2 by turning it clockwise (left-
handed thread).
Screw the nut 2 back to the end of the visible
surface.
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18 19
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