Ultralife and Karta to launch medical cart and power solution at HIMSS

Battery manufacturer Ultralife Corporation will join forces with cart manufacturer Karta to launch a complete medical cart and power solution at HIMSS, from March 12-14, 2024.

Developed specifically to use Ultralife’s X5 Power System, multiples of the new carts from Karta can be compactly nested together with their power systems attached, to reduce the amount of storage space by 35%. Utilising the X5’s output of 120VAC 60Hz, these carts can power laptops, all in one systems, and mini PCs. The carts can operate in various modes, either plugged into the location’s AC main system or when AC mains are not available or convenient, powered by two external hot-swappable batteries (276Wh each).  The hot-swappable power system allows batteries to be removed and replaced, while maintaining temporary power to the IT systems on the cart.

Both the cart and power system are built from aluminum, with Karta also having steel components, to ensure durability and ease-of-sterilisation. The batteries can be removed from the power system with a single hand and can be connected in either orientation to ensure smooth operation. The cart itself is equipped with adjustable height settings and high-quality castors for seamless mobility, alongside a range of customisable accessories to fit various clinical workflows.

Eric Lind, senior vice president of sales at Ultralife, said: “For the past three years, the X5 Power System has proven to be really popular at HIMSS. Therefore, it seemed only natural that we should launch the complete cart and power solution at this year’s event. Visitors to our booth will also be able to discuss the X5-LITE Power Solution for pole/mobile carts that only require USB-C or USB-A power.”

Attendees can also learn more about Ultralife's other medical power solutions, which include pre-engineered batteries for ventilators, x-ray and imaging equipment, non-rechargeable cells for remote patient monitoring or asset tracking, as well custom battery design and manufacturing services for specialised needs.

HIMSS 2024 will run from March 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida.