ASP Introduces BIOTRACE™ Instant Read Steam System, Delivering Sterility Assurance in Just Seven Seconds

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ASP Introduces BIOTRACE™ Instant Read Steam System, Delivering Sterility

Assurance in Just Seven Seconds

New system empowers sterile processing departments with the fastest FDA-cleared

readout on the market, enabling real-time decision-making and elevating operational

efficiency.

 

Irvine, Calif. — August 7, 2025 — Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a global leader in

infection prevention and sterilization solutions, is announcing the launch of

the BIOTRACE™ Instant Read Steam System, the fastest FDA-cleared steam biological

indicator system available in the U.S. Designed with sterile processing departments (SPDs)

in mind, the new system delivers a readout in just seven seconds, drastically reducing wait

time, minimizing errors, and enhancing clinical workflow efficiency.

 

Current standard biological indicator systems can take 20 minutes or longer to generate a

readout. BIOTRACE Instant Read Steam System changes the paradigm by offering SPDs

the ability to verify sterilization results nearly immediately, which allows for faster

decision-making, improved throughput, and reduced operational strain. In a hospital

environment where every minute counts and every load matters, this technology enables

confident, real-time transitions from sterilization to documentation.

 

“The launch of BIOTRACE Instant Read Steam System represents a significant

advancement in our ability to deliver fast, actionable sterility data to frontline staff,”

said Dr. Ivan Salgo, Vice President and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer at ASP. “By

reducing the readout time to just seconds, we’re addressing a long-standing bottleneck

that often impacts both productivity and peace of mind. This system supports SPDs not

only in meeting compliance standards, but in exceeding them, with confidence.”

 

Developed with advanced fluorescence detection, BIOTRACE Instant Read Steam System

streamlines routine monitoring of steam sterilization cycles without compromising

accuracy. The compact reader accommodates two simultaneous test positions, records

the last 50 results, and connects seamlessly to digital infrastructure via USB, Wi-Fi, or

Bluetooth®. Integration with the BIOTRACE™ Assist App and SM Cloud™ Web

Application enables secure cloud storage, enhanced traceability, and automated reporting

for hospital instrument tracking systems including CensiTrac™ and other major ITS

software solutions.

 

“ASP is proud to lead the charge in redefining sterility assurance,” said Chad Rohrer,

Global President of ASP. “This is a leap forward in our commitment to help hospitals do more with less, supporting frontline staff with technology that empowers their work. The introduction of BIOTRACE Instant Read Steam System reinforces our role as a trusted partner in innovation for infection prevention, while elevating the standards of care and operational excellence.”

 

A recent usability study confirmed that throughput and staffing remain top concerns in

SPDs nationwide. Respondents cited a strong willingness to invest in time-saving

technology, recognizing the value of immediate sterilization verification in high-pressure

clinical environments.

 

Hospitals and health systems can request demos and evaluation kits by contacting their

ASP representative.

 

About Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP)

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a Fortive company, is a global leader in infection

prevention dedicated to safeguarding patients during their most critical moments. With a

proven history of pioneering low-temperature sterilization and sterility assurance

solutions, ASP delivers innovative technologies designed to raise the standard of care

across healthcare settings. From terminal sterilization with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

to advanced steam monitoring tools, ASP supports healthcare facilities worldwide in

improving efficiency, compliance, and patient safety. For more information, visit www.asp.com.

 

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Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) and Censis Technologies are subsidiaries of Fortive

Corporation. CensiTrac™ software is a product of Censis Technologies.

 

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