Battery Safety Testing for Medical Devices

Our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory specializes in testing lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries for medical electrical equipment. At Element, we validate batteries for both hospital and home use applications, supporting manufacturers in identifying compliant solutions that meet rigorous healthcare safety requirements. Our testing capabilities cover all battery types used in medical devices, from single cells to complete battery systems.

We deliver comprehensive battery safety validation through electrical testing (short-circuit, abnormal charge, forced-discharge), mechanical testing (crush, impact, shock, vibration), environmental testing (heating, temperature cycling, low pressure), and fire exposure testing including projectile assessment. Each test is designed to validate performance under real-world conditions and extreme scenarios.

Our key tests include:

• Electrical testing
• Mechanical testing
• Environmental testing
• Fire Exposure Testing

As a National Certification Body (NCB), we streamline your path to global compliance through the IECEE CB Scheme testing and certification process. Our expert teams in the EU and US accelerate your certification journey while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Through our CB testing laboratories, we provide internationally recognized certificates that speed up your route to Global Market Access.

Some of the battery safety testing methods we offer for medical devices are:

Electrical testing

• Short-circuit
• Abnormal charge
• Forced-discharge

Mechanical testing

• Crush
• Impact
• Shock
• Vibration

Environmental testing

• Heating
• Temperature cycling
• Low pressure (altitude simulation)

Fire Exposure Testing

• Projectile

Our team operates from Life Sciences hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Life Sciences hub on our Locations Page.