A kit of replaceable dermatome blade units includes a first dermatome blade unit and a second dermatome blade unit, each dermatome blade unit comprising a blade support having connecting means for releasably attaching the dermatome blade unit to a handle and/or a dermatome head, and a dermatome blade movably attached to the blade support. For each dermatome blade unit a distance in a first direction normal to a main surface of the dermatome blade between the dermatome blade and the connecting means is defined as an attachment height. The attachment height of the first dermatome blade unit is larger than the attachment height of the second dermatome blade unit. A dermatome with such a blade unit, and a kit of parts of a dermatome with two replaceable dermatome heads.

A kit of replaceable dermatome blade units includes a first dermatome blade unit and a second dermatome blade unit, each dermatome blade unit comprising a blade support having connecting means for releasably attaching the dermatome blade unit to a handle and/or a dermatome head, and a dermatome blade movably attached to the blade support. For each dermatome blade unit a distance in a first direction normal to a main surface of the dermatome blade between the dermatome blade and the connecting means is defined as an attachment height. The attachment height of the first dermatome blade unit is larger than the attachment height of the second dermatome blade unit. A dermatome with such a blade unit, and a kit of parts of a dermatome with two replaceable dermatome heads.

This disclosure details a surgical system and method for changing one or more dimensions of harvested tissue, such an autograft, which is harvested from one location in a patient's body and used for a surgical repair or reconstruction procedure in another location in the patient's body. An example surgical system includes a first press component defining a cavity configured to receive harvested tissue, and a second press component including a projection insertable into the cavity. Further, at least one of the first and second press components are made of a transparent or semi-transparent material such that when harvested tissue is in the cavity and when the projection is inserted into the cavity, the harvested tissue is visible through at least one of the first and second press components.

The present disclosure provides methods and devices for wound closure. In some exemplary embodiments, a tissue approximation device is provided. In some embodiments, the tissue approximation device includes a first scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end and a second scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end. In some embodiments, the second scissors arm is connected to the first scissors arm at a pivot point. In some embodiments, the tissue approximation device further includes a first rake member connected to the distal end of the first scissors arm via a first articulating joint. In some embodiments, the first rake member includes a plurality of hooks configured to grip tissue.

In one embodiment, a tissue planing assembly includes a base frame, a plurality of disassemblable components assembled to the base frame and having a ready configuration, a sample conveyor, a blade assembly configured to be coupled to the base frame, a control unit communicatively coupled to the sample conveyor, and one or more component sensors communicatively coupled to the control unit. The plurality of disassemblable components is configured to support a tissue sample. The sample conveyor is configured to convey the tissue sample through the blade assembly. The one or more components sensors are configured to output a signal indicative of at least one of the plurality of disassemblable components missing from the ready configuration, wherein the control unit prohibits operation of the sample conveyor when at least one of the plurality of disassemblable components is missing from the ready configuration.

A dermatome blade assembly having at least two blades, each including a cutting edge, a rear edge spaced from the cutting edge, and two side edges joining the cutting edge and the rear edge. At least one of the blades has at least one throughgoing aperture, and a blade carrier including a main body extending in a transverse direction and means for connecting each of the at least two blades to the blade carrier. The blade carrier comprises a recess arranged to receive a drive pin of a dermatome such that oscillating motion of the drive pin causes reciprocating motion of the dermatome blade assembly.

A dermatome blade assembly having at least two blades, each including a cutting edge, a rear edge spaced from the cutting edge, and two side edges joining the cutting edge and the rear edge. At least one of the blades has at least one throughgoing aperture, and a blade carrier including a main body extending in a transverse direction and means for connecting each of the at least two blades to the blade carrier. The blade carrier comprises a recess arranged to receive a drive pin of a dermatome such that oscillating motion of the drive pin causes reciprocating motion of the dermatome blade assembly.

The invention generally relates to methods for manufacturing components for use in a device for generating substantially planar micrografts. The methods of the invention provide for the manufacture of substantially uniform components for a cutter contained within the device, the cutter configured to cut a blister in order to produce a substantially planar graft.

The invention generally relates to methods for manufacturing components for use in a device for generating substantially planar micrografts. The methods of the invention provide for the manufacture of substantially uniform components for a cutter contained within the device, the cutter configured to cut a blister in order to produce a substantially planar graft.

Autografts are produced using material harvested from the patient without creation of a new wound. For example, material is harvested from the patient's very wound to which the autograft is to be applied.