Recommendations for chiropodists

Process indicators (e.g. autoclave tape) must be used for all sterilization processes.

Periodic verification of the sterilization process should be performed every 3 months, as well as after repair.

After any repair, the sterilization process must be verified using biological indicators. The repaired autoclave/dry sterilizer should only be used after the sterilization process has been tested and approved. If using a temporary autoclave/dry sterilizer, the sterilization process must be verified using biological indicators, with satisfactory results before using the equipment.

If using a temporary autoclave/dry sterilizer, the sterilization process must be verified using biological indicators, with satisfactory results before using the equipment.
Please refer to NIR for reprocessing of sterilizable medical equipment, Denmark only: Link, as well as General Practice, Denmark only: Link.

Danske Fodterapeuter’s guidelines

Danske Fodterapeuter have updated and developed their hygiene guidelines, it should help make daily hygiene easier and without doubts.

• Biological quality control of the sterilization should be performed and is recommended every 3 months and after repair.
• Sterile tape should be used on all metal cases/cassettes
• A minimum of approx. 2 cm long piece of tape must be used on each side of the box.
• The date must be indicated on the box and this can be written on the sterile tape.

Safe Sterilization recommends the following subscription plan:

• C subscription (1 set of biological indicators is sent every 3 months/4 set annually)

When it is time to test, Safe sends you a set of biological indicators. Read more here.