AED Upgrade informationNeed help trying to figure out how to upgrade your AED to meet the new AHA 2005 CPR and AED guidelines? We have developed a quick reference to help you in your quest to have your AED upgraded. If you have any additional AED upgrade related questions, call us at 1-866-517-8243.
Cardiac Science FirstSave G3, Powerheart, Powerheart G3 and PowerHeart G3 Pro AED's
All new Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 and Powerheart G3 Pro's will now ship with the new guidelines.
How to upgrade: FirstSave G3, Powerheart, Powerheart G3 and Pro versions can be upgraded via serial cable that was included with the AED when it was purchased. The software needed to perform the upgrade can be purchased directly from Cardiac Science at (800) 991-5465
*Cardiac Science AED Trainers are not upgradable but replacements that are 2005 compliant are now available for purchase.
*The Cardiac FirstSave AED is discontinued and is not upgradable
Defibtech Lifeline and Reviver AED's
All new Defibtech Lifeline AED's and Defibtech AED trainers will now ship with the new guidelines.
How to upgrade: Defibtech AED's and training units are easily upgraded using a data card. For more information please contact Northwest Health and Safety Inc at 1-866-517-8243.
HeartSine Samaritan and HeartSine Samaritan PAD AED's
All new HeartSine Samaritan PAD AED's will now ship with the new guidelines
How to upgrade: HeartSine Samaritan PAD AED's can be easily upgraded via USB cable and software which is available at aed4u.com--Click here for the upgrade package.
AED4U.com also offers a mail in upgrade option-- Click here for details
*For information on upgrading the Samaritan AED (discontinued) contact HeartSine directly at 1-866-478-7463.
*The HeartSine Samaritan and Samaritan PAD AED Trainers are not upgradable. However, new trainers are available to order.
Philips Onsite, FRX, FR2, Forerunner AED's
All new Philips Onsite, FRX and FR2 AED's will now ship with the new guidelines.
How to upgrade: Philips Onsite and Philips FRX AED's need to be sent to Philips for re-configuration.THE UPGRADE DEADLINE FOR THE PHILIPS ONSITE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 12-31-08. AFTER THIS DATE PHILIPS WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY UPGRADE ORDERS.To upgrade please call Philips directly at 1-800-263-3342 prior to 12-31-2008. The upgrade cost is around $280 per unit which includes a 2 year extended warranty.
Philips FR2 AED's are upgradable. See below
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Installed Device |
Guidelines 2005 Compliance |
Available Guidelines 2005 Update Program |
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FR2+ version 1.6 |
Can be reconfigured to comply with Guidelines 2005. |
Reconfigure your device with a Training and Administration Pack. M3864A |
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FR2/FR2+ version 1.5 or older |
Can be reconfigured to mostly comply with Guidelines 2005.
Exception: One prompt to assess the patient prior to CPR after a no-shock decision. |
Device Exchange. Philips sends you a replacement device that is Guidelines 2005-compliant. You then return your device to Philips. (for a limited time)
Devices shipped after 11/28/05: Free at Philips’ expense (for a limited time.)
Devices shipped before 11/28/05: Update for a fee until 2-28-2008
Owner Upgrade Kit. Device owner purchases Kit and upgrades their own devices.Call for details.
Note: There are some early FR2ssold in 2000 and early 2001 that must be returned to the Philips factory for an upgrade (for a limited time) |
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HS1& FRx |
Prior versions’ CPR Coaching does not have the current 30:2 compressions/breaths ratio. HS1 also prompts to assess patient. |
Device Exchange. Philips sends you a replacement device that is Guidelines 2005-compliant. You then return your device to Philips. (for a limited time)
Devices shipped after 11/28/05: Free at Philips’ expense.(For a limited time)
Devices shipped before 11/28/05: Update for a fee. Free warranty extension. (For a limited time) |
Philips Onsite AED Trainers are not upgradeable. New Philips Onsite trainers can be purchased at aed4u.com.
Philips FRX AED Trainers have only been released with the new guidelines.
Philips HeartStart Trainer 2 can be upgraded using M3754A Programming Kit for about $30.
Zoll AED Plus and AED Pro
All ZOLL AED's shipped now will meet the new guidelines.
The ZOLL AED Plus can easily be upgraded by using a USB Infrared cord and upgrade software. You can purchase everything you need to upgrade the ZOLL AED Plus yourself at aed4u.com. The kit includes new stickers for the graphical interface and software (You will need an Infrared device for upgrade).We also offer a mail-in upgrade service.
The ZOLL AED Pro is also easily upgradable via Infrared and upgrade software. You can purchase the upgrade kit at aed4u.com.
ZOLL AED Trainers can be upgraded by contacting Northwest Health and Safety Inc. directly at 1-866-517-8243.
We hope you have found our AED upgrade information useful. If you have any AED upgrade related question please contact us a 1-866-517-8243 and well be happy to assist you.
aed4u.com has provided the AED upgrade information and has used best available information available at the time of publishing. AED4U.com and Northwest Health and Safety Inc. disclaims all errors and omissions from the information provided and is subject to verification by respective manufacture for accuracy. Some upgrades are only provided for a limited time. |
