Micro Power Offers Gamma Sterilization Compatible Battery Packs for Surgical Instruments

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Micro Power Electronics, Inc., the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, today announced the capability to manufacture advanced, custom battery packs that can be sterilized and withstand gamma sterilization without performance degradation. This allows surgical instrument manufacturers to offer the 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.

“We are pleased to offer our surgical instrument OEM customers 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.”

Evaluations and testing of disposable lithium primary batteries addressed cell and enclosure testing for compatibility and efficacy with gamma sterilization. Cell safety and integrity was of utmost importance and guaranteed with a battery of tests including electrical tests, such as short circuit; environmental tests, such as heating; and mechanical tests, such as crush and vibration.

Micro Power supplies custom battery systems and solutions to the portable medical, automatic data collection, and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, docking stations and power supplies, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions within its domestic and Asian production facilities. The company is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified.

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.