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12.4 Cleaning Phosphor Storage Plates.
For the best images, plates should be handled carefully and kept
clean . Use specially formulated PSP Cleaning Wipes (P/N B8910)
to clean all plates . These single-use, extra soft, 100% polyester
fabric wipes will not scratch or damage while safely removing dust,
hair, dirt and smudges from the imaging surface . Use one wipe and
clean plates as follows:
1 . As shown by Figure 12-3, gently wipe the PSP
Cleaning Wipe over the dry Plate surface . Wipe
back and forth and then in a circular motion .
2 . Allow the plate surface to air dry . Make sure that the
PSP is completely dry before re-using .
12.5 Disinfecting the Phosphor Storage Plates.
There is no reason to routinely disinfect the PSPs unless contamination is suspected . If a PSP has touched
a contaminated surface, it may be immersed briefly in a cold sterilant (such as a 2% Gluteraldehyde
solution) according to sterilant manufacturers directions . Do not immerse the plate if there is any
evidence of deep scratches in the surface of the plate or nicks in the edges of the plate . After disinfection,
clean and dry the plate using the instructions above .
12.6 Disposal of Phosphor Storage Plates.
Consult with your federal, national, state and local government, for rules and regulations on disposal
of Phosphor Storage Plates .
12.7 Preparing Intraoral Plates for Patient Use.
Insert the erased plate into the barrier envelope so the printed side of the PSP is visible through the transparent
side of the envelope . Peel off the adhesive strip and seal the envelope . See Figure 12-4 .
View A .
Insert the Plate .
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Plate must not be put in an autoclave.
Always use standard infection control procedures when
handling devices that contact the patient.
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The Barrier Envelope must be used only once and
disposed of properly in accordance with local code.
Peel off the adhesive strip .
Figure 12-4 . Sealing the Plate in the Barrier Envelope
View B .
Figure 12-3 . PSP Cleaning
View C .
Seal the Barrier Envelope .
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