Batteries applications in the biomedical industry: A review
A. Ghafari a,b, E. Mohammadi a, M. Dastjerdi a,b, S. Honarmand a Z. Abassi Radmoghadam a, S. Akbari a,b,c
aNanoSciTec GmbH, Hermann Weinhauser str. 67, Munich, 81867, Germany
b BioMedEx GmbH, weyringerg 37 Stiege 1, 1040, Wein, Austria
c GreenNanoTech Kft, Westend Business Center, 22-24 Váci street, Budapest, 1132, Hungary
Abstract
In today’s rapidly advancing world of technology, batteries have become crucial components of life-saving devices in the biomedical industry. From cardiac pacemakers to implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), batteries play a pivotal role in ensuring these devices operate effectively, reliably, and safely. These batteries are distinguished by their high power and energy density, ensuring robust performance, and they uphold unwavering reliability and safety standards to safeguard patient well-being. Their adaptability and flexibility enable seamless integration into diverse medical applications, complemented by predictable discharge voltage, low self-discharge rates, long service life, and critical end-of-life indication mechanisms. Within the domain of cardiac rhythm management, batteries empower critical devices like pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, ICDs, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), ensuring the maintenance of optimal cardiac function. This paper investigates various battery types utilized in the medical industry, with a particular focus on the prevalence of lithium-based batteries, known for their reliability and high energy density. Moreover, this contribution provides insights into the thriving biomedical battery market, driven by technological advancements and the escalating demand for innovative medical solutions. This review also underscores the indispensable nature of batteries in modern healthcare, catalyzing groundbreaking medical innovations and enhancing patient care.
Keywords: Biomedical batteries, Medical device power, Lithium batteries, Energy harvesters
© Article info: Accepted by: 14 August 2023, Published by: 29 August 2023.
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