Choosing which company to buy an AED from can be a bewildering task. How do you really know which company and product is the right one and why should you choose Physio-Control?

 

Physio-Control pioneered defibrillation technology nearly 50 years ago, and is now an acknowledged  worldwide leader. From developing the first external defibrillator to the creating the latest ADAPTIV™ biphasic technology, they continuously strive to improve existing products and services, with an eye to customers' future needs. 

People rely on Physio-Control technology in the toughest cardiac emergencies, and they are committed to the highest standards from clinical research and  product development through to manufacturing, technical support, and customer service. 

 

In the UK Physio-Control defibrillators are used extensively by NHS Ambulance services, NHS Trust Hospitals, G.P's Government organisations and can be found in numerous airports, railway stations, leisure centres and other public places. 

 

What does this mean to you? Physio-Control are committed to delivering what they promise. They build the highest quality products, exhaustively researched and solidly built. You have peace of mind. 

For example the LifePak Express and LifePak CR Plus has been designed for environments where water might be splashed on the unit. The units has been tested to withstand the “splash” test as given in the International Standard IEC529, IPX4. In this test, the unit is sprayed with water from a test fixture that looks much like a showerhead. The standard specifies the rate (10 liters/minute) at which water must be sprayed on the unit.

During the test, the unit is sprayed while the shower head and unit move so that all surfaces of the unit are exposed to the water spray. After this test, the unit is checked to be sure that it remains fully functional and meets all applicable safety standards (per IEC601-2-4). The IEC defines this level of protection as “Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.” In practical terms, the test is roughly equivalent to a heavy rainfall. The LifePak 1000 goes even further it has and IPX rating of 55 meaning it can withstand even greater water pressures.