Medical device packaging with power source

A system for charging an onboard battery of a medical device prior to use of the medical device, the system comprising:

• a package configured to accommodate a medical device within an interior of the package;
• a medical device disposed within the interior of the package, the medical device including an onboard rechargeable battery disposed within the medical device;
• and
• a printed battery, the printed battery capable of charging the onboard battery of the medical device prior to use of the medical device;
• a controller disposed within the interior of the package and configured to periodically check a power level within the onboard rechargeable battery and to recharge the onboard rechargeable battery when the power level of the onboard rechargeable battery drops below a threshold in order to maintain the medical device in a ready to use condition;
• the system capable of being subjected to a sterilization process with the printed battery disposed relative to a surface of the package.

A method of charging an onboard battery of a medical device using a package battery disposed within a package holding the medical device, the method comprising:

• printing a printed battery on a surface of the package, the printed battery configured to be safe during an ethylene oxide sterilization process;
• subjecting the package to an ethylene oxide sterilization process;
• charging the printed battery so that the printed battery can be used to charge the onboard battery of the medical device;
• and
• using the printed battery to charge the onboard battery of the medical device.