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Knowledge of Warnings and Cautions.
Users must exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety, and be familiar with the warnings and
cautions presented throughout this manual and summarized below .
In this manual, the following definitions apply for all WARNINGS and CAUTION Statements:
WARNINGS:
CAUTIONS:
WARNINGS -
Only trained professionals should use this device.
Federal law prohibits the sale of this device to individuals other than dental professionals . Use of this
device, other than as described in this manual, may result in injury .
ScanX contains a laser and is a Class 1 [Class 1 (IEC)] Laser Product.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure . The laser is on only during an active scan .
Only a trained technician from an authorized dealer should remove a cover from ScanX.
Direct eye contact with the output beam from the laser may cause serious damage and possible blindness .
Do not open ScanX to maintain it.
Opening ScanX by removing any covers or components makes the equipment into a Class III b Laser
Product . [Class 3B Laser Product (IEC)] . ScanX contains no user serviceable parts . If there is a service
problem, contact your authorized dealer .
Operate ScanX in dry environment.
To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture .
Do not use damaged Phosphor Storage Plates (PSPs).
Damaged PSPs may not provide reliable diagnostic images .
Do not reuse the Barrier Envelopes.
Dispose of used Barrier Envelopes in accordance with all local regulations .
Imaging Plates (PSPs) are toxic.
Never place an intraoral PSP in a patient's mouth without first enclosing it in a sealed barrier envelope .
The patient should be cautioned not to bite, chew, or swallow the enveloped PSP . If a patient swallows
such a PSP , contact a physician immediately .
Thoroughly rinse with running water any part of the body that comes in direct contact with the wet
phosphor compound of the PSP .
Disposal of PSPs.
Consult with your federal, national, state and local government, for rules and regulations on disposal
of PSPs .
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Any operation, procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, may result in injury or
long-term health hazards to personnel.
Any operation, procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, may result in destruction
of equipment or loss of effectiveness or damage to equipment and Phosphor Storage Plates.
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