True Indicating Announces FDA Clearance of InstaTRU™, an Instant Biological Indicator for Steam Sterilization Cycles

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- True Indicating, LLC today announced they received FDA clearance of InstaTRU™, an instant biological indicator for steam sterilization cycles that provides results in just 20 seconds. Using spore-based technology, InstaTRU™ confirms the efficacy of a steam sterilization cycle without requiring an incubator or reader.

For dental practices and other healthcare facilities that rely on steam sterilization, delays in biological monitoring results delay the identification of sterilization cycle failures. True Indicating's InstaTRU™ provides results in seconds, eliminating the risks inherent to the Mail-Back Program, and InstaTRU™'s web-based software efficiently records the results for compliance.

Biological Monitoring Without Incubation

InstaTRU™ uses a biological tablet and indicator solution to produce an easy-to-interpret visual result following steam sterilization. After exposure, a staff member retrieves the BI, accesses the tablet, and applies one drop of indicator solution. A red result indicates a failed cycle, while an off-white result indicates a pass.

"Waiting for results shouldn't have to be part of the biological monitoring process," said Rick Daschner, Director of Sales & Marketing at True Indicating. "InstaTRU™ gives staff in dental practices and other healthcare facilities results in just 20 seconds, without the need of an incubator or reader. Our goal was to simplify the biological monitoring process, increase staff efficiency, and eliminate the risks associated with the delayed results from the Mail-Back program." InstaTRU™ successfully accomplished our goal.

Optional Digital Capture and Recordkeeping

For dental practices and other healthcare facilities seeking digital compliance, InstaTRU™'s web-based app makes result capture and recordkeeping easy. Staff can scan a QR code to open the app and log the product code, lot #, and expiration date; a second scan logs a unique product identifier; they perform the test and use the app's camera to determine the result. The results are then efficiently recorded digitally, making monitoring records easier to track, access, and manage.

Key Product Features

• FDA-approved biological indicator for steam sterilization cycles
• Results in 20 seconds after activation
• No incubation required
• No reader required for visual interpretation
• Spore-based technology with an easy-to-interpret visual result
• Optional digital result capture and recordkeeping through the InstaTRU™ App

To learn more and watch the product demonstration, visit:
https://www.trueindicating.com/instant-biological-indicator

InstaTRU™ 20 Seconds to Certainty™

About True Indicating, LLC

True Indicating is a privately held organization established in 2017, based in Toledo, Ohio. The company develops and manufactures sterilization and disinfection products that monitor the efficacy of sterilization cycles.

With more than 35 years of combined experience, True Indicating is committed to science-based innovation, exceptional service, and building strong partnerships with its customers. The company develops market-disrupting solutions designed to reduce costs and risks while improving the efficiency of monitoring sterilization processing across healthcare industries worldwide.

Media Contact

Rick Daschner
Director of Sales & Marketing
True Indicating, LLC
946 Kane St, Suite A
Toledo, Ohio 43612
Phone: (916) 755-2718
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.trueindicating.com

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