When and How To Utilize Medical Device Replacement Batteries

If you or someone you love relies on a medical device, whether it is a medical alert device or a type of life-sustaining medical device, such as a ventilator, then it is incredibly important that they and you, fully understand how that device works. It is particularly important to understand a loved one's medical device if they are older, disabled, or may otherwise be unable to ensure the device is properly working. When it comes to devices that rely fully on batteries or utilize batteries as a backup power source, learning when and how to utilize medical device replacement batteries is a top priority. 

Why It Is Important To Understand Medical Device Replacement Batteries

Every owner of an alert and life-sustaining medical device that utilizes batteries should have on-hand medical device replacement batteries. Medical device replacement batteries are of the utmost importance because if the primary battery malfunctions and is unable to charge or a storm takes out the electrical grid, then you or your loved one will need to have replacement batteries ready.

For example, say your loved one is in home care and is monitored with a type of remote telemetry device that runs on a 9 or 12-volt battery. These types of units are outfitted with both audible and visual alarms to warn of a dying battery and if you aren't able to quickly replace the dying battery with medical device replacement batteries, then you risk your loved one having a life-threatening event that is not picked up in time by the monitoring system.

Or say your loved one is on a portable ventilator that utilizes a dual power supply (part from in-grid electricity and part from the battery). If some type of electrical event trips the circuit breaker, then the ventilator will switch to being run fully on battery power, which can cause a fast drain. Having medical device replacement batteries on hand will ensure that you can quickly swap out that battery as you correct the underlying electrical issue. 

Steps for Replacing With Medical Device Replacement Batteries

Once you have made the decision to use medical device replacement batteries, follow these steps:

1. Check the medical device's manufacturer instructions. Before attempting any type of change to any type of medical device and before using new/different features, always refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Here you will find detailed information pertinent to the specific design of the unit and which specific medical device replacement batteries you should be using. 
2. Remove all hand and wrist jewelry and accessories. Rings, watches, bracelets, and more should be removed prior to battery replacement. This will help avoid injury, including minor shock. For best protection, you should also utilize only tools with insulated handles.
3. Locate the battery compartment and carefully open. The manufactuer's instructions should detail where the battery compartment is and what screws or similar equipment are holding it in place. Carefully follow the instructions in full to gain full access to the battery compartment. 
4. Disconnect and remove the old battery. Take care to disconnect the wires -- unscrew/disconnect the black/negative wire first and then the red/positive one -- from the old battery's terminals and do not allow those wires to cross. 
5. Insert new battery and reconnect. Carefully install the new battery in the old battery's place. Connect the red/positive wire first to the correct battery terminal. 
6. Recycle the old battery.

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Get the best medical device replacement batteries by shopping via our store. In addition to selling you the highest-quality new batteries, we will also take care to safely recycle your old battery.