Sterilization documentation for acupuncture practice in Italy

In Italy, acupuncture is a medical act reserved for licensed physicians. Single-use needles are the standard, but for practitioners using reusable accessory instruments or documenting their practice as part of a quality system, SecuSteri delivers the professional traceability you need.

Reference framework for acupuncture practice

Provincial Order of Physicians · D.Lgs 81/2008

In Italy, acupuncture is classified as a medical act and is exclusively practiced by licensed physicians registered with the Albo dei Medici Chirurghi. It is not an independent profession. Practice typically uses single-use sterile needles — eliminating most traceable sterilization needs. However, acupuncture practices are healthcare facilities and therefore subject to D.Lgs 81/2008 Title X for any reusable instrument (hammers, lamps, reusable cupping equipment). The ISPESL Linee Guida and UNI/TR 11408 apply by analogy. Sterilization documentation, even at low volume, is part of the facility's quality system.

D.Lgs 81/2008, Title X · ISPESL Linee Guida May 2010 · UNI/TR 11408:2011 · Italian Code of Medical Deontology · Law 24/2017 (Gelli-Bianco)

How SecuSteri helps

Track reusable instrument sterilization

Log autoclave cycles for cupping sets, gua sha tools, and other reusable instruments. Single-use needles don't need tracking — but everything else does.

Complete traceability per session

Link sterilized instruments to specific autoclave cycles. Maintain a tamper-proof record alongside your patient files.

Simple enough for a solo practice

Most acupuncture practices are solo. SecuSteri is designed to be fast — import, sign, label in under a minute.

Pre-loaded instruments for acupuncture

Cupping sets Gua sha tools Plum blossom hammers Moxibustion holders

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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