Medical Equipment Batteries – Lithium Solutions
Medical equipment batteries must meet specific requirements for operating time, reliability, safety, weight, available space and integration into professional medical devices.
SOLISE evaluates LiFePO4, NMC and semi-solid-state technologies according to your technical specifications. The choice depends on the equipment’s operating profile, current demand, cycle life, charging method, available space and integration requirements.
Choosing the Right Lithium Technology
LiFePO4, NMC and semi-solid-state technologies offer different characteristics. The choice depends on the required operating time, cycle life, safety, current demand, weight, available space, charging requirements and integration into the medical device.
Lithium Iron Phosphate
LiFePO4 is particularly suitable when safety, thermal stability and service life are priorities, especially for medical equipment that is used and recharged regularly.
Nickel Manganese Cobalt
NMC can be considered when the medical device needs to remain compact and lightweight while storing a significant amount of energy within a limited space.
Semi-Solid-State Lithium Battery Technology
Semi-solid-state technology can be considered for certain applications where weight reduction and operating time are particularly important, especially for mobile or portable medical equipment.
SOLISE Note: these figures are indicative and refer to cell-level performance. Actual battery performance depends on the cells used, battery pack architecture, BMS, wiring, mechanical enclosure, current demand, temperature, charging method and integration into the device.
Lithium Battery Applications in Medical Equipment
Requirements for medical equipment batteries vary depending on the type of device and its operating conditions. Portable medical devices, medical trolleys, emergency equipment, diagnostic systems and mobility assistance solutions all have different requirements in terms of operating time, safety, cycle life, weight and integration.
Equipment moved between departments or treatment areas: reliable operating time, straightforward charging, compact design and equipment availability.
Computerised medical trolleys, mobile workstations and integrated equipment: daily duty cycles, operating time and operational availability.
Portable equipment or devices used during emergency response: safety, reliability, operating time and immediately available power.
Measurement, monitoring and diagnostic devices: stable power supply, controlled operating time and integration into compact equipment.
Mobility assistance equipment and autonomous systems: operating time, power, weight reduction and safety during use.
From Requirements Analysis to Ongoing Medical Battery Support
SOLISE supports medical equipment manufacturers and designers in selecting, sizing and integrating lithium battery solutions. Our approach to medical equipment batteries is based on each project’s actual requirements: operating time, safety, cycle life, current demand, charging, weight, connectors and integration.
We assess your technical specifications: voltage, required operating time, continuous current, peak currents, cycle life, charging method, target weight, available space, connectors and operating conditions.
Equipment requirements are defined before selecting the battery technology and pack architecture.
Based on your requirements, SOLISE compares LiFePO4, NMC and semi-solid-state technologies. Each solution is evaluated in terms of safety, operating time, service life, weight, compactness and integration constraints.
The selected technology matches the equipment’s actual use and expected performance.
We assess the battery pack architecture, including capacity, charging and discharging currents, BMS, wiring, connectors, protective systems, mechanical enclosure and integration into the medical equipment.
The battery solution is specified to achieve the right balance between operating time, safety, reliability, weight and integration.
Our support does not end with delivery. SOLISE answers technical questions, provides product follow-up and can assist with changes to the equipment or project.
Technical support remains available over time for questions, project changes or additional requirements.
Your Lithium Battery Project for Medical Equipment
Are you developing a mobile, autonomous or portable medical device with specific requirements for operating time, safety, cycle life, current demand, charging, weight or battery integration? Our team is available to discuss your project and help you select the most suitable lithium battery technology for your application.
Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions About Medical Equipment Batteries
Choosing a battery for a medical device depends on its application, required operating time, cycle life, power demand, charging method, weight, integration requirements and operating conditions.
Lithium Batteries for Medical Applications
Which types of medical equipment can use lithium batteries?
Lithium batteries can power mobile or portable medical devices, medical trolleys, monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, emergency medical devices and mobility assistance solutions.
What factors should be considered when choosing a battery for a medical device?
The main factors include voltage, required energy, continuous current, peak currents, operating time, cycle life, weight, available space, charging requirements, connectors and operating conditions.
Why use lithium batteries in medical equipment?
Lithium technologies make it possible to specify battery solutions for mobile or autonomous medical equipment, offering a suitable balance between stored energy, weight, size and service life.
Lithium Battery Technologies for Medical Equipment
Which lithium battery technology should you choose?
The choice depends on the technical specifications. LiFePO4 can be considered when service life, thermal stability and repeated charge cycles are priorities. NMC may be suitable when weight and space are more restricted. Semi-solid-state technology can be considered when high energy density is required.
When should LiFePO4 batteries be preferred?
LiFePO4 is particularly suitable when equipment is used regularly and must withstand frequent charging and discharging cycles.
When should an NMC battery be selected?
NMC can be considered when equipment needs to remain compact or lightweight while storing sufficient energy.
When should semi-solid-state batteries be considered?
Semi-solid-state technology may be considered when reducing weight and increasing stored energy are important project objectives.
Battery Sizing for Medical Equipment
How should a medical equipment battery be sized?
Battery sizing begins with the operating voltage, equipment power consumption and required operating time. Peak current demands, available space, maximum weight, charging requirements and expected cycle life must also be taken into account.
How do you determine the required operating time?
Required operating time should be calculated from the equipment’s actual power consumption and the intended duration of use between charges.
Should battery capacity be assessed in Ah or Wh?
To compare available energy, it is preferable to use Wh. This value takes both battery voltage and capacity into account.
Medical Battery Integration and Safety
What should be checked before integrating a battery?
Voltage, capacity, charging and discharging currents, dimensions, weight, BMS, connectors, charger compatibility, protective systems and available space must be checked.
What is the purpose of the BMS?
The Battery Management System (BMS) monitors and protects the battery pack against overcharging, deep discharge, overcurrent and certain abnormal temperature conditions.
What is the purpose of UN 38.3 testing?
UN 38.3 specifies tests required for the transport of lithium batteries. It does not replace a technical assessment of the battery pack or validation of its integration into the final equipment. For further information on these tests, consult the UNECE Manual of Tests and Criteria.
SOLISE Lithium Battery Solutions for Medical Equipment
Does SOLISE offer standard and custom lithium batteries?
Yes. SOLISE can supply standard lithium batteries or develop a specification for a custom lithium battery tailored to the project’s technical requirements.
Can SOLISE adapt a battery solution to existing equipment?
Yes. The assessment can be based on existing equipment and its constraints, including available space, voltage, power consumption, required operating time, connectors, charger and operating environment.
How can I contact SOLISE about a medical equipment project?
You can send your requirements directly to our team at client@solise.eu.