Tadiran Batteries recently launched its TLI-1550HT rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries for medical applications. The batteries are designed to be used in autoclave sterilization cycles at temperatures up to 125ºC, according to the company. They can be used in surgical saws, drills, reamers, staplers, shavers and wire/pin drivers. The maintenance-free TLI-1550 HT batteries are cylindrical cells with…
This cotton-based biofuel cell could power implanted medical devices
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Korea University have developed a glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes from cotton that could potentially power implantable medical devices. The fuel cell has twice as much power as traditional biofuel cells and could also be paired with batteries or super capacitors to create a hybrid power…
Panasonic touts pin-type lithium-ion battery
Panasonic has launched its pin-type lithium-ion battery model, the CG-425A. The battery has a nominal voltage of 3.8V with a typical capacity of 32.0 mAh. It has a diameter of 4.7mm and weighs about 1g without tabs. It is small and slim cylindrically shaped and is able to be rapidly charged. The battery’s stainless steel…
What is a lithium metal oxide battery and how does it work?
Sol Jacobs, VP and GM, Tadiran Batteries What is a lithium metal oxide battery? A lithium metal oxide (LMO) battery is a specialized form of primary (non-rechargeable) cell developed for use in certain medical, military and industrial applications that require a self-contained power source that is small and lightweight, yet capable of delivering high pulses and high…
What is a lithium thionyl chloride battery and how does it work?
Sol Jacobs, VP and GM, Tadiran Batteries What is a lithium thionyl chloride battery? Under the broad category of primary lithium battery types, numerous types of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium battery chemistries are commercially-available that differ in their performance characteristics. The critical considerations are voltage, discharge current, service life and temperature range. LiCFX (poly carbon monofluoride) and LiMN02…
Why smaller wearables warrant more powerful microbatteries
Jeffrey Ortega, ZPower Whether they’re detecting a life-threatening change in vitals or helping to manage chronic pain, wearable medical devices have the potential to enhance the quality of life and deliver advanced care to people with health issues ranging from the emergency to the long term. Wireless connectivity and Internet of Things technological advancements are resulting in…