The application relates to a method for producing a sterilized subcutaneous access device (1), the method comprising: producing a device carrier unit (4), comprising providing a carrier, producing a subcutaneous access part (2) on the carrier, the subcutaneous access part (2) being provided with at least one of a sensor device (5) for detecting an analyte present in a bodily fluid and an infusion device (6) for infusion of a substance, and producing an electronic assembly (3) on the carrier, the producing comprising printing a battery (16) on a carrier material, and sterilizing the device carrier unit (4) by radiation sterilization, the sterilizing com- prising exposing the printed battery (16) to the radiation applied for sterilization. Furthermore, the application relates to a sterilized subcutaneous access device.
