Every source listing enters CellSpec as an unreviewed candidate. A searchable title, similar connector, or higher capacity does not establish compatibility.
The product-level evidence gate
| Gate | Evidence required | Publication rule |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Complete manufacturer reference, revision, chemistry, voltage, capacity, Wh, and production identity. | No merged variants. Conflicting labels remain separate. |
| Mechanical | Connector position count, keying, polarity, dimensions, latch position, and weight. | A keyword or device-family match is not sufficient. |
| Electrical | Battery-management behavior, protection functions, device recognition, charge behavior, capacity, and load testing. | Higher capacity is not assumed to be an upgrade. |
| Documents | Traceable UN 38.3 test summary, current SDS, applicable safety records, manufacturer identity, and batch controls. | Documents must identify the same design offered. |
| Commercial | Warranty method, DOA criteria, returns, batch-change notice, landed shipping route, and insurance review. | No price is published before route and support costs are known. |
| Rights | Permission to use each image and accurate independent-supplier trademark language. | Marketplace access does not establish image rights. |
What approval means
An approved record is bounded to a specific battery identity and documented compatibility scope. It does not mean that all products sharing a part-number fragment, device-family name, voltage, or case shape are interchangeable.
Default state: hidden draft, unavailable for purchase, and excluded from search engines. A reviewer must explicitly close each product-level gate before publication.
Medical equipment requires separate review
When labeling or promotional material says a battery supports a particular medical device, the intended-use analysis may differ from that of a general-purpose battery. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration describes an accessory as a finished device intended to support, supplement, or augment one or more parent devices and classifies accessories according to their risks and necessary controls.
FDA: Medical Device Accessories
This site describes an internal review workflow and does not provide legal, regulatory, clinical, or engineering advice.
