HTM 01-05 requires a record of every sterilisation cycle, kept for at least two years. CQC prosecutions are increasing — fines are unlimited. SecuSteri replaces your paper logbook with a tamper-proof digital record.
All dental practices must comply with HTM 01-05 (Decontamination in primary care dental practices, 2013). The standard requires a record of every sterilisation cycle demonstrating validated parameters (time, temperature, pressure), daily Helix or Bowie-Dick tests for vacuum sterilisers, and a dedicated logbook per machine. Records must be kept for a minimum of two years. In England, practices must be CQC-registered under the Health and Social Care Act 2008. CQC prosecutions for Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) breaches carry unlimited fines — reported fines range up to £2.5 million. HTM 01-05 explicitly warns that autoclave thermal printouts fade over time — digital records solve this.
HTM 01-05 (2013) · Health and Social Care Act 2008, Regulation 12 · Medical Devices Regulations 2002 · EN 13060
Regulatory guides to help you understand your obligations.
Instrument-level traceability
Go beyond simple cycle logging. Track which specific instruments were in each autoclave load and link them to patient records via QR-coded labels.
Automatic report import
Upload your autoclave's PDF report — SecuSteri extracts the cycle data automatically. Currently supports W&H Lisa, Castellini, and Anthos with more brands added regularly.
Multi-user for group practices
Invite your dental assistants as team members. Each person signs cycles with their own PIN — individual accountability in a shared practice.
Always ready for inspection
Every signed cycle is tamper-proof and instantly accessible. Present your complete sterilization history on a tablet during any inspection.
These instruments come pre-loaded when you create your account. You can add, edit, or remove instruments at any time.
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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