Boston-Power announces lithium-ion battery technology for medical device and equipment market

Boston-Power^®, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, is responding to strong customer and partner demand by bringing its industry-leading lithium-ion battery technology to the multi-billion dollar global medical device and equipment market. Boston-Power's lithium-ion battery cells deliver unmatched levels of long life, fast charge and safety to a market that demands the most stringent standards of battery reliability to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care.

“There is growing demand within the medical device and equipment market for safe, reliable and long lasting battery technology to support the many portable devices now being used to provide healthcare services and those that will be available in the future”

On Wednesday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the company will host a webinar to discuss the advantages of lithium-ion batteries  for the medical device and equipment market when compared to conventional rechargeable batteries. Boston-Power battery experts will provide an overview of multiple battery chemistries, share insights into a range of safety features available in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, discuss EMR legislation and its impact on the need for more portable medical devices and highlight the growing requirement for environmental accreditations. For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: http://www.boston-power.com/webinar

With an aging population requiring access to medical diagnosis and treatment in homes and remote locations, and U.S. healthcare spending at an estimated $2.5 trillion in 2009 (according to a report issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), medical device and equipment makers today must rely on innovative technology to deliver the most effective solutions.

Whether in fixed-base facilities or in the field, healthcare organizations and care-givers require ever-increasing levels of mobility. As these providers continue to adopt portable technology, a chief concern for the device and equipment manufacturers that serve them is delivering the increased battery performance necessary to enable safe, reliable portability. Boston-Power's lithium-ion cells are an ideal solution for these demands, providing predictable performance with an extended cycle life, long runtime, new levels of safety and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

"There is growing demand within the medical device and equipment market for safe, reliable and long lasting battery technology to support the many portable devices now being used to provide healthcare services and those that will be available in the future," said Boston-Power Vice President of Marketing Sally Bament. "Boston-Power's lithium-ion battery technology was designed for the demands of this market, delivering long life, fast charge, safety and environmental sustainability. We designed our cells to be applicable to a wide range of portable power applications. The medical device and equipment market is a great example of how our award-winning batteries meet the key requirements in a demanding, rapidly expanding industry sector."