Sterilisation traceability for dermatology practices in the United Kingdom

If your practice performs biopsies, excisions, or any invasive procedure with reusable instruments, sterilisation traceability falls under general medical IPC requirements.

Sterilisation requirements for surgical dermatology

CQC (for CQC-registered clinics) · GMC (General Medical Council)

Dermatologists in the UK who perform surgical procedures — skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy with reusable instruments — are subject to general healthcare IPC requirements. CQC-registered clinics must comply with Regulation 12 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. Most UK dermatologists work in NHS hospital settings; private practitioners with reusable instruments should maintain sterilisation traceability as a core professional obligation.

Health and Social Care Act 2008, Regulation 12 · GMC Good Medical Practice · EN 13060

How SecuSteri helps

Track reusable surgical instrument sterilization

Import your autoclave cycle after each procedure day. Sign the record and maintain a tamper-proof history.

QR-coded labels for instrument traceability

Print traceability labels for each sterilized instrument pack. Link them to the specific autoclave cycle.

Complements your single-use workflow

Most dermatology instruments are single-use — but the ones that aren't need traceable sterilization. SecuSteri handles the reusable portion.

Pre-loaded instruments for dermatology

Biopsy punch handles Dermal curettes Cryotherapy tips Electrosurgery tips

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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