{"id":11172,"date":"2026-09-04T10:16:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nispel.athene.wpspace.me\/geraetepruefung-rettungsdienst\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:16:40","slug":"geraetepruefung-rettungsdienst","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nispel.athene.wpspace.me\/en\/geraetepruefung-rettungsdienst\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment testing in emergency medical services: STK, MTK and the AED rule from 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In short:<\/strong> In emergency medical services, two inspection requirements coincide. The defibrillator and the ventilator are listed in Annex 1 of the Medical Device Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV) and require a safety inspection at least every two years. The blood pressure monitor falls under Annex 2 and requires a metrological inspection. For devices in vehicles, there is a rule that many overlook: Where vibration, cold, and heat previously led to defects, Section 12 Paragraph 1 Sentence 3 of the MPBetreibV obligates the operator to..., before<\/strong> to have the two-year period reviewed.<\/p>\n

Which device requires which test?<\/h2>\n

The type of inspection depends on the device, not the vehicle. Annex 1 of the Medical Device Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV) lists the products subject to mandatory safety testing (STK), and Annex 2 lists those subject to mandatory medical device testing (MTK). A single device can fall under both categories.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Equipment in the rescue vehicle<\/th>\nTest<\/th>\ndeadline<\/th>\nbasis<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Defibrillator, also known as a monitor defibrillator<\/td>\nSTK<\/td>\n2 years, down to the month<\/td>\nAnnex 1 No. 1.1, Section 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ventilator<\/td>\nSTK<\/td>\n2 years, down to the month<\/td>\nAnnex 1 No. 1.5, \u00a7 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Syringe and infusion pump<\/td>\nSTK<\/td>\n2 years, down to the month<\/td>\nAnnex 1 No. 1.4, \u00a7 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infant incubator, also known as transport incubator<\/td>\nSTK<\/td>\n2 years, down to the month<\/td>\nAnnex 1 No. 2, Section 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-invasive blood pressure monitor<\/td>\nMTK<\/td>\n2 years, to the exact year<\/td>\nAnnex 2 No. 1.3, \u00a7 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ear thermometer, forehead thermometer<\/td>\nMTK<\/td>\n1 year<\/strong>, to the exact year<\/td>\nAnnex 2 No. 1.2.3, \u00a7 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronic fever thermometer with probe<\/td>\nMTK<\/td>\n2 years, to the exact year<\/td>\nAnnex 2 No. 1.2.1, \u00a7 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pulse oximeter, suction pump, charger<\/td>\nelectrical test<\/td>\nafter risk assessment<\/td>\nDGUV Regulation 3 or 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The two deadlines run at different times, and this is the most common calculation error. The STK ends with End of month<\/strong>, the MTK with End of the year<\/strong>. A defibrillator tested in March 2025 is due for its next inspection at the end of March 2027. A blood pressure monitor from the same March has until December 31, 2027.<\/p>\n

The rule for devices in the vehicle<\/h2>\n

Section 12, paragraph 1, sentence 3 of the Medical Device Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV) requires earlier inspections if defects are to be expected sooner due to the specific usage and environmental conditions. The legislator provides no examples, but the conditions in the rescue vehicle are different from those in the treatment room: constant vibration, temperatures ranging from freezing to a heated vehicle compartment, humidity, frequent repositioning and plugging in.<\/p>\n