Description

ZIMMER Air Dermatome

Pneumatic Dermatome

Very good condition

Included:

– Dermatome

– Sterilisation basket

– Air hose

– 4 x plates

– Screw driver

FEATURES:

The Zimmer Air Dermatome is a classic, widely used air-powered surgical dermatome designed mainly for split-thickness skin graft harvesting. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown of its features ????

Power & Performance

• Pneumatic (air-powered) operation
• Stable and consistent cutting speed
• No electrical components → safe in wet surgical environments

 

Precision Cutting

• Adjustable graft thickness (commonly ~0.1–1.0 mm depending on model & setup)
• Smooth, uniform grafts with minimal tissue trauma
• High accuracy thanks to rigid blade alignment

 

Blades & Compatibility

• Uses standard Zimmer dermatome blades
• Blades are easy to install and replace
• Widely available consumables (advantage for hospitals & refurbishers)

 

Ergonomics & Handling

• Lightweight metal handpiece
• Well-balanced for one-handed use
• Designed for long procedures with reduced surgeon fatigue

 

Cleaning & Sterilization

• Fully autoclavable handpiece
• Simple mechanical design → reliable, durable, easy maintenance

 

Clinical Applications

• Burn surgery
• Plastic & reconstructive surgery
• Skin graft harvesting in trauma and chronic wound care

 

Why it’s still popular

• Extremely robust and long-lasting
• Simple mechanics = fewer failures
• Still trusted worldwide despite newer electric models