Greatbatch Inc - Implantable Medical Device Components and Batteries

Greatbatch, Inc. is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of critical components for implantable medical devices. Products include primary batteries, secondary (rechargeable) batteries, wet tantalum capacitors, hybrid molded header assemblies, Hittman™ feedthroughs, electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters, Globe™ enclosures, precision machined components, distal tips, proximal stimulating electrodes and biocompatible coatings.

ADVANCED IMPLANTABLE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

Advancing implantable device technology offers patients new levels of performance, reliability and safety. Greatbatch has kept pace with the demands of these devices by developing battery technologies that provide safe, reliable and effective power.

Our range of chemistries includes Li/SVO (Silver Vanadium Oxide), Lil (Lithium Iodine) and Li/CFx (Lithium Carbon Monoflouride) as well as lithium ion for ReVive® rechargeable cells. Our newest QMR (medium rate) and QHR (high rate) battery technologies are the most advanced implantable power sources available today, offering greater energy density, power capability and reliability.

WET TANTALUM CAPACITORS

The company's wet tantalum capacitors are the ideal choice for today's demanding implantable applications. This technology offers reliable performance with stable electrical parameters. The advantages of high energy density and high efficiency promote the development of smaller therapy devices.

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE COMPONENTS

Greatbatch is also a world-class manufacturer of electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters, feedthroughs, specialty coatings, molded connector assemblies, precision machine parts and enclosures.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FILTERING

In a world of rapidly expanding electromagnetic interference (EMI), protection of devices has become a significant issue. The proliferation of new high-power emitters has raised concerns about their impact on patient safety. Greatbatch continues to provide solutions to device manufacturers' requirements for increased protection from EMI. Our latest generation of feedthrough filtering technology offers the highest levels of EMI protection available.

COATED ELECTRODE COMPONENTS

Advanced coating technology applied to electrode components offers benefits matched to specific therapy systems. These benefits include extended device battery life, enhanced sensing, high current capability, sustained electrical performance and reduced tissue damage. Greatbatch continues to develop and offer new coating solutions as demands of device therapy evolve.

IMPLANTABLE ENCLOSURES

Greatbatch also designs and manufactures implantable medical device cases. These are specialized seamless extrusions in titanium and other difficult to fabricate materials.

MEDICAL DEVICE SOLUTIONS THAT WORK

Our world-renowned staff are dedicated to developing new materials, technologies and quality systems to meet the demanding requirements of the medical device industry. World-class R&D, engineering, testing and precision assembly allow us to offer a single-source solution to our customers' ever-evolving needs.

Servicing the medical device community and partnering with customers for over 35 years, Greatbatch is dedicated to advancing product performance, reliability and value to improve the lives of millions worldwide.