Air Techniques ScanX Classic Instruction Manual page 17

Cleaning Phosphor Storage Plates
For the best images, PSPs should be handled carefully and kept clean .
Use specially formulated PSP Cleaning Wipes (P/N B8910) to clean all
PSPs . 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 7, 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 .
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 .
Disposal of Phosphor Storage Plates
Consult with your federal, national, state and local government, for rules and regulations on disposal
of Phosphor Storage Plates .
Barrier Envelope Handling
Always guard against contamination by using standard infectious control procedures when handling
individual barrier envelopes . It is best to discard suspected contaminated envelopes since no cleaning
or disinfection procedure exist or are required for barrier envelopes .
Preparing Intraoral Plates for Patient Use
Insert the erased PSP into the Barrier Envelope so the printed side of the PSP is visible through the trans-
parent side of the envelope . Peel off the adhesive strip and seal the envelope as shown by Figure 8 .
View A.
Insert the PSP into the envelope.
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Indicates item used only
once. Discard after use.
View B.
Peel off the adhesive strip.
Figure 8 . Sealing the PSP in the Barrier Envelope
PLATE CARE & PREPARATION
Classic, Ortho & Intraoral
Figure 7 . PSP Cleaning
View C.
Seal the Barrier Envelope.
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