Air Techniques ScanX Duo Instruction Manual page 16

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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 6, 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 transparent
side of the envelope . Peel off the adhesive strip and seal the envelope . See Figures 7a - 7c below .
Figure 7a
Insert the PSP .
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The Barrier Envelope must be used only once and
disposed of properly in accordance with local code.
Figure 7b
Peel off the adhesive strip .
Figure 6 . PSP Cleaning
Figure 7c
Seal the Barrier Envelope .
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