5 Introduction to imaging plate technique
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5.2 Hygiene accessories
The imaging plate is protected with a protective cov-
er and a hygiene bag before the exposure. Protec-
tive cover and hygiene bag are protecting the plate
from:
• Ambient light
• Contamination
• Mechanical wearing
•Moisture
NOTICE! USE ONLY GENUINE, ORIGINAL HYGIENE
ACCESSORIES AND IMAGING PLATES DESIGNED
FOR THIS SYSTEM AND SUPPLIED BY AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR. The manufacturer of this system
will not be held responsible for any problems
caused by using accessories from other
manufacturers. PROPER USE OF ORIGINAL
HYGIENE ACCESSORIES ENSURES THE BEST
IMAGE QUALITY AND MAXIMUM SERVICE LIFE OF
THE IMAGING PLATES.
The packed imaging plate is positioned with a
holder in the patient’s mouth. The exposure is
taken as with a traditional film.
1. Imaging plate is inserted together with the pro-
tective cover all the way into the plate slot.
2. Magnet on the plate carrier grabs the imaging
plate.
3. Processing starts automatically after you re-
move the protective cover.
The hygiene bag should be disinfected after an
exposure and must be disposed of after a single
use.