A method of evaluating an electrochemical cell for a metallic contaminant-caused defect. The electrochemical cell is configured for use with an implantable medical device and includes an anode, a solid cathode and a liquid electrolyte. The method includes storing the cell at an elevated temperature following...http://www.google.com/patents/US6274265?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6274265 - Method and system for evaluating an electrochemical cell for use with an implantable medical device