Humeca Mesher and V-carriers

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Please follow the procedure described below for meshing:
- Place the graft on the carrier (preferred is epidermal side down) and put
it in the mesher in the direction indicated by the ‘arrow’ of the grooves.
- Push the carrier in the direction of the blades, while at the same time
turning the handle clockwise until the carrier moves forward.
- Now gently keep turning the handle to move the carrier through the
mesher.
- After meshing, use a forceps to remove the graft from the carrier.
- After complete pass, remove the carrier from the mesher and apply the
graft to the wound.
NOTE (1):
If during meshing the graft moves with the blades of the mesher, please
use a forceps to remove it from the blades and place it on the carrier
again. Be careful not to damage the blades.
NOTE (2):
If the graft length exceeds the length of the carrier, first mesh part of it
on a V-carrier and then continue meshing by connecting a second
carrier to the first one. The grooves connect to each other and if care is
taken (seam between both carriers minimal), the mesh pattern will not
be interrupted.
Another well known method of meshing a long stripe of graft is to fold it
on the carrier double down and mesh as usual.
If more grafts have to be meshed, the same carrier may be used several
times. However do not re-sterilize it and use it again at another surgery.
Quality and cleanness of the product cannot be guaranteed after resterilization.
I-6. Labelling
Fig. 7 explains the meaning of the signs on the label on the package of a
Humeca V-carrier. It is important to take notice of the expiry date and LOT
number. In case of any complaint, you will have to refer to these data.
Sterility cannot be guaranteed when the package is damaged. Please do
not use the product in such case.