Mesher

In addition to the V-carriers, Humeca developed a mesher to complete the product line for meshgrafting.

The Humeca mesher is provided with a unique spring mechanism that prevents the blades from excessive pressure on the carrier during cutting. Due to their production process (injection moulding) all meshgraft carriers have inevitable variations in thickness. When a thickness of a certain section of the carrier exceeds the maximum distance between the blades and the lower roller, the pressure exercised by the blades on the carrier surface.

Will increase exponentially. Such high pressure manifests in increased friction and in the end it will damage the blades. On the other hand the mesher might not cut the graft completely at a thinner section of the carrier. To avoid such undesired phenomena, Humeca provided the mesher with springs that can meet with thickness variations in carriers. The springs can be adjusted in two positions for the V10 and the V15- types of V-carriers.

During cutting the carrier is guided both at the left and the right side to assure straight movement, thus enabling exact connection of the grooves of a second carrier if applied.

Unlike most conventional meshers, where the carrier is moved through the device by means of intermittent pulling a ratchet, the Humeca mesher is driven by the continuous rotation of a handle. A gearwheels set limits the required force. The rotation makes meshing procedure less time consuming and the design is far more ergonomic.

The 50 blades (diameter 36mm) of the mesher are mounted on an axis, with an interspace of 1.5mm between the intersecting lines. Both the cutting axis and individual blades can be replaced if desired.

Opening the bridge of the mesher allows easy access to the cutting axis for cleaning and inspection.

The mesher can be washed and steam sterilized before use. A compact stainless steel sterilization case is available.

Ordering information is given at page 18 and 19.

 

Mesher: features

• Robust and durable construction
• Compatible with Humeca V-carriers of all types (V10 and V15).
• Compatible with Zimmer and Aesculap B.Braun carriers.
• Spring mechanism prevents blades damage.
• Continuous rotational drive, no intermittent pulling of a ratchet.
• Easy opening of the bridge allows full access to the cutting axis.
• Cutting axis can easily be replaced.
• Individual blades can be replaced.
• Special compact sterilization case available.
• Machine and spare parts attractively priced.