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Defibrillator Batteries
Your defibrillator needs to be fitted with a fully powered rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery pack. Depending on the brand of your defibrillator, the battery will have a standby life, after which your battery will need replacing, regardless of whether it has been used in a rescue attempt or not. We offer a FREE reminder service so you will always have a replacement battery ready to fit into your defib, ensuring your device is ready for use in case of a sudden cardiac arrest emergency.
Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Pro IntelliSense Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Designed to power the Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Pro defibrillator, the IntelliSense battery has a stand-by life of 4 years.
- For use with the Powerheart AED G3 Pro defibrillator
- Non-rechargeable
- One year (or 12 hours of use) warranty
Mediana HeartOn A16 Defibrillator Battery Pack
Designed for use with the Mediana HeartOn A16 defibrillator, this replacement lithium battery pack provides a minimum of 200 shocks, or 6 hours of continous monitoring.
- Suitable for the Mediana HeartOn A16 defibrillators
- 5 year stand-by life from date of manufacture (when installed)
Physio Control Lifepak CR2 Defibrillator Battery
This replacement battery for the Lifepak CR2 defibrillators is capable of delivering at least of 103 shocks at 360 joules.
- For use with the Physio Control Lifepak CR2 defibrillators
- Battery stand-by life: 4 years
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How long do defib batteries last?
The length of ‘life’ that your AED battery has depends on the manufacturer and also if the defib has been used in an emergency as this will deplete the battery quicker than if it has been on stand-by. Once the battery has been fitted into your device it will have a standby time, generally these are 4-5 approx. years depending on the brand. However, you should always check and make a note of how long it will last before it requires replacement. We offer a FREE reminder service; you can choose to be notified by text or email to remind you to purchase a new battery.
Batteries also have what is known as a ‘shelf life’ essentially this is how long the battery can be stored without being installed in a defibrillator. These can vary from 1 year up to 5 years, depending on the manufacturer.
How to check a defibrillator battery
Most defibs have a green flashing LED to show that the defib is ready to be used; there are a few models which may show a tick or solid green circle instead. Defibs do daily, weekly and / or monthly self-checks, and if the device finds a fault, then it will show a red flashing LED or X instead. It is recommended that defibs should be visually checked on a weekly basis to make sure they are always ready to be used in an emergency.
It is recommended that you should physically check the battery regularly to make sure the battery is within its shelf life, if it is coming up to its expiry date you should order a replacement in time to make sure a new one arrives so you can swap it straight over without being without a working defib for any time.
How to dispose of a defib battery
It is very important that you dispose of your depleted defib battery responsibly. They must never be put in with your general household waste, they need to be taken to a dedicated recycling location so they can be disposed of safely. These are often found in larger supermarkets or you can contact your local council where to take it for safe disposal.
This is because even when a lithium battery no longer has any charge it is still possible for them to explode if crushed (e.g. in the back of a refuse lorry) or to enter thermal runaway when the individual cells inside the battery become too hot and will cause a fire that can easily spread. Currently there is no absolute way of extinguishing a lithium battery fire, making safe disposal a necessity.