Integra Padgett S Guide De L'utilisateur page 11

Troubleshooting (continued):
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Actual graft • Actual thickness of the graft is highly dependent upon operator
thickness varies
from dermatome
thickness guide
setting. • The dermatome mechanism that controls the graft thickness is
A variation in • The thumbscrew lock feature on the thickness knob is not sufficiently
graft thickness is
observed during • The thumbscrew must be loosened prior to positioning the thickness
the procedure.
Unsatisfactory • Using the dermatome wrench, ensure that the two hex nuts fastening
graft quality.
• Check oscillating pin position with the pin position guide as outlined
technique and the condition of the tissue being harvested. Refer to
section "How To Use The Integra Padgett Electric Dermatome" for
additional details.
factory set to provide proper performance and includes components
that may wear after repeated usage. To correct such issues the
dermatome must be returned to an Integra Padgett Dermatome
Repair Center for service. Annual preventative maintenance is
strongly recommended.
tightened to hold the knob at the user-selected thickness setting.
knob pointer. Failure to loosen the thumbscrew can result in physical
damage to the dermatome's cutting head in the thickness knob area.
This can significantly diminish the effectiveness of the thumbscrew
lock. If such visual damage is observed the unit should be returned
to an Integra Padgett Dermatome Repair Center for service.
the dermatome's cutting head to its motor housing are securely
tightened.
below. If the oscillating pin is not properly positioned the blade may
"chatter" or "skip" yielding unsatisfactory results.
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