February 9, 2010 - Micro Power Offers Battery Packs for Surgical Instruments, Compatible with Gamma Sterilization
Beaverton, Ore., February 9, 2010 – Micro Power Electronics, Inc., the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, today announced the capability to manufacture advanced custom lithium battery packs that can be sterilized and withstand gamma sterilization without performance degradation. These battery packs provide surgical instrument manufacturers with ample run time and power to complete major surgeries with a cordless device. The use of gamma sterilization offers the advantage of delivering the battery pack in the same packaging as other disposable components of the equipment. Micro Power is the only battery pack manufacturer to offer lithium battery packs designed for use after gamma sterilization.
“We are pleased to offer lithium battery packs that are convenient and safe for sterile surgical environments,” said Robin Tichy, medical marketing manager for Micro Power. “Battery powered surgical instruments bring efficiency and reliability to surgeons during increasingly complex procedures.”
Micro Power performed extensive testing and evaluation of disposable lithium primary batteries, and implemented cell and enclosure testing for compatibility and efficacy with gamma sterilization. Since OEMs consider product safety and integrity of utmost importance, safety and integrity was proven with an array of tests including electrical, environmental and mechanical tests. Micro Power is currently shipping lithium battery packs that are sterilized with gamma radiation.
Micro Power focuses on one of the electronics industry’s fastest growing sectors – power solutions for portable, handheld medical devices. The company’s battery systems power close to 70 percent of all portable Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the market today. Micro Power is an ISO 13485 certified supplier of custom battery systems for portable medical equipment.
About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified, as well as ITAR registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.
“We are pleased to offer lithium battery packs that are convenient and safe for sterile surgical environments,” said Robin Tichy, medical marketing manager for Micro Power. “Battery powered surgical instruments bring efficiency and reliability to surgeons during increasingly complex procedures.”
Micro Power performed extensive testing and evaluation of disposable lithium primary batteries, and implemented cell and enclosure testing for compatibility and efficacy with gamma sterilization. Since OEMs consider product safety and integrity of utmost importance, safety and integrity was proven with an array of tests including electrical, environmental and mechanical tests. Micro Power is currently shipping lithium battery packs that are sterilized with gamma radiation.
Micro Power focuses on one of the electronics industry’s fastest growing sectors – power solutions for portable, handheld medical devices. The company’s battery systems power close to 70 percent of all portable Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the market today. Micro Power is an ISO 13485 certified supplier of custom battery systems for portable medical equipment.
About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified, as well as ITAR registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.
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