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P L A T E C A R E & P R E P A R A T I O N
IMPORTANT:
PSPs must always be erased prior to use.
Note:
Use PSPs within 24 hours of last erasure. Repeat erasing process if
PSPs have been stored longer than 24 hours.
Erase the PSP
Each PSP should be used (i.e. X-ray exposed and scanned) w
wiitth
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24
4 h
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urrss of
erasure since natural radiation will add noise to the PSP. Erase PSPs by simply
using the ScanX In-Line Erase Feature. This can be accomplished using one of
two methods as follows:
Note:
Both erasing methods will result in an erased PSP suitable for reuse.
The user will not observe any difference in ScanX operation when using
either method.
Method #1
Perform the Scanning and Erasing Plates procedures for PSPs on page 18.
Except when performing step 4 of the Activate Scanner procedure, select
the Erase option from the installed authorized imaging software to activate
the ScanX. This method does n
no
ott scan the plate and no image will be
acquired.
Method #2.
Perform the Scanning and Erasing Plates procedures for PSPs on page 18.
This method scans the plate and the imaging software may acquire a “junk
image” (scanned latent plate image) that should be subsequently deleted
from the imaging software.
Cleaning Phosphor Storage Plates
For the best images, PSPs should be handled carefully and kept clean. Use the
following procedure to clean plates:
1. Use lint-free, 100% cotton gauze (not cotton balls). Gently wipe the cotton
gauze over the dry Plate surface. Wipe back and forth and then in a circular
motion.
2. To clean any remaining stains, dampen the gauze in denatured ethyl alcohol
(1% denaturant) and wipe using the same motion as above.
3. Completely dry the surface by wiping with another piece of cotton gauze.
Make sure that the PSP is completely dry before use.
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
soak overnight.
Note:
A 2% Gluteraldehyde solutions will not damage the PSP.
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 according to sterilant manufacturers directions. Do not emerse 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.
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