Technical data

PLATE CARE & PREPARATION

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.

Erasing PSPs

Each PSP should be used (i.e. X-ray exposed and scanned) within 24 hours

of erasure since natural radiation will add noise to the PSP. Erase PSPs by simply

using the ScanX In-Line Erase Feature. Erasing of PSPs 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 Activate Scanner and the Scanning and Erasing Plates proce-

dures 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 not scan the plate and

no image will be acquired.

Method #2

Perform the Activate Scanner and the Scanning and Erasing Plates proce-

dures 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.