Product Description; Intended Use And Operation; Contraindications; Technical Data, Mesher - Nouvag Mesher Bedienungsanleitung

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Product description

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Intended use and operation

The Mesher (Skin expansion system) is applied for obtaining split skin grafts in plastic surgery for the
treatment of larger wound areas and burns.
The Skin grafts are placed on a mesh board which is provided with fine, recessed line markings and is guided
through the Meshers slot by a blade roll. This causes a consistent perforation of the skin graft, similar to a
chain-link fence, allowing the transplant to be drawn in width. The resulting split skin graft can thus cover a
bigger wound area.
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Contraindications

Inappropriate wound base as tendons, bones, exposed vessels and nerves, as well as implants. When the
wound is situated at the flexures of joints or at high mechanical strain areas of the body, such as heel or
neck, as well as by local infections, the surgeon must decide in each case whether a split skin graft can be
used wisely.
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Technical data, Mesher

Dimensions including ratchet (W x D x H) --------------------------------------------------------------- 210 x 195 x 110 mm
Length of the ratchet --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 175 mm
Weight including ratchet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.9 kg
Blades diameter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 mm
Blades interstices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.5 mm
Slot between blades roll and backing roll ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0.5/1.0 and 1.5 mm
Maximum slot width for mesh boards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 95 mm
Material ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Medical stainless steel
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Ambient conditions

Relative humidity:
Temperature:
Atmospheric pressure:
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Warranty coverage

Purchasing the Mesher (Skin expansion system) entitles you to a 1-year warranty. If you return the warranty
card for registration within four weeks of the date of purchase, warranty coverage will be extended for a
further 6 month.
Consumable parts are not covered by the warranty. Improper use or repair, or failure to observe these
instructions, relieve us from any obligations arising from warranty provisions or other claims.
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Transport and storage:
Max. 90 %
0°C – 60°C
700 hPa – 1060 hPa
Operating instructions Mesher, Ref. 31584, V32/15
Mesher, skin expansion system
Operation:
Max. 80 %
10°C – 40°C
800 hPa – 1060 hPa