A systems approach to creating reliable batteries for implantable medical applications

Lithium batteries have been used to power implantable medical devices for over 25 years. During this period a system to ensure the reliability of battery performance has evolved, and continues to evolve, that embodies the use of quality systems, statistical sampling and testing of product, life testing and performance modeling. The development of a new lithium/carbon monofluoride battery product line will be used as an example of how these elements work together.