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Usage
– The marker (if present) is stuck in the correct
position on the image plate. If the marker
peels off, replace the image plate.
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If using it for the first time or if it has been
stored for over a week: erase the image plate
(see "11.4 Erasing the image plate").
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Completely slide the image plate into the light
protection cover. The black (inactive) side of
the image plate must be visible.
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Pull off the adhesive strip, fold down the flap
and close the light protection cover tightly by
pressing together firmly.
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The light protection cover must be disinfected
using a disinfection wipe immediately before
positioning it inside the patient's mouth (see
11 Operation
CAUTION
The image data on the image plate is
not permanent.
The image data is altered by light, natu-
ral X-ray radiation and scattered X-ray
radiation. This will lead to a reduction in
diagnostic information and clarity.
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Read the image data within 30 min-
utes of exposure.
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Never handle exposed image plates
without the light protection cover.
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Do not subject an exposed image
plate to X-ray radiation before or after
the scanning process.
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Do not X-ray during the scanning
process if the unit is in the same room
as the X-ray tube.
11.1 X-ray
The procedure is described using a size
2 Image Plate Plus as an example.
Required accessories:
– Image plate
– Light protection cover the same size as the
image plate
WARNING
Risk of cross contamination when
not using the light protection cover or
when using the light protection cover
more than once
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Do not use an image plate without a
light protection cover.
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Do not use the light protection cover
more than once (disposable item).
WARNING
Danger due to re-use of products in-
tended for single use
The disposable item is damaged after
use and cannot be reused.
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Dispose of disposable items after use.
Preparing the X-ray
– The image plate has been cleaned.
– The image plate is not damaged.
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