Reprocessing documentation for podiatry practices in Germany

Podologen are subject to the same MPBetreibV reprocessing requirements as dentists. SecuSteri provides the digital batch documentation that distinguishes a regulated healthcare professional from cosmetic foot care.

What MPBetreibV and PodG require from podiatrists

Gesundheitsamt (local health authority) · Professional associations (ZFD, VDP)

Podologen hold a protected professional title under the Podologengesetz (PodG, 2001). As healthcare professionals using reusable instruments — scalpels, nippers, curettes, burrs — they are subject to the MPBetreibV reprocessing requirements, the same as dental practices. This means documented reprocessing procedures, batch documentation, daily sterilizer tests, and 5-year record retention. The Gesundheitsamt can also inspect podiatry practices under IfSG §36(2). Podologe is a GKV-reimbursable healthcare profession — your documentation should reflect this professional standard.

Podologengesetz (PodG) · MPBetreibV (2025), §§5, 8 · KRINKO/BfArM Empfehlung 2012 · DIN EN 13060 · IfSG §36(2)

How SecuSteri helps

Patient-to-instrument traceability

Link each sterilized instrument to the autoclave cycle it was processed in. Complete the traceability chain recommended by professional standards.

EN 13060 autoclave cycle records

Import your autoclave report, verify the cycle parameters, and sign the record digitally. Every cycle is archived and tamper-proof.

5-year record retention built in

SecuSteri retains your sterilization records for the duration required by your plan — no lost paper logbooks, no storage problems.

Ready for insurance audits

Diabetic patient care brings health insurance scrutiny. Having organized digital sterilization records demonstrates professional rigor.

Pre-loaded instruments for podiatry

Gouges Scalpels Nail nippers Curettes Bistouris Metal nail files

These instruments come pre-loaded when you create your account. You can add, edit, or remove instruments at any time.

Works with all autoclave brands

W&H Lisa Melag Euronda Castellini Anthos Tuttnauer

W&H, Castellini, and Anthos reports are imported automatically via AutoReport or manual upload. Other brands? Upload the report or enter cycle data manually — we add automatic support progressively.

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