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that only one-half of cardiac arrest victims require
the electrical shock or "zap" that makes
for compelling drama on television? What all victims
need is the much less dramatic, yet no less important,
intervention of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
CPR is a vital skill for first responders and trained
lay rescuers. Unfortunately, with all the emphasis
on the shock, not all AEDs offer the much-needed guidance
and assistance for administering CPR.
Ten out of ten victims of sudden cardiac arrest require
CPR. Only five of ten require electrical shock.
**Breaking
News**
National
Institutes of Health & American Heart Association
study reveals Public Access Defibrillation DOUBLES
survival
of victims of cardiac arrest.
Visit www.nih.gov
to read more about the findings presented at the
American Heart Association's Scientific sessions.
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Acceptance of an AED
The American Heart Association approximates
250,000 victims annually; The United States
Federal Government approximates 350,000 victims
annually. No matter what statistics one is to
review the numbers are staggering, approximately
700 to1000 people per day die and become fallen
victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This
article will define the main underlying cause
of SCA. Why it is important to have public access
to AEDs. What automated external defibrillators
(AEDs) are and how an AED works. Finally, this
article will look at what is being done to increase
the deployment of AEDs, creating heartsafe communities
throughout the United States...more
State Laws
on Heart
Attacks, Cardiac Arrest & Defibrillators
Disclaimer: The descriptions of state laws
provided in this memorandum are abbreviated for ease
of use. Use the links or citations to full text of
the laws for a more complete understanding of individual
state's laws and procedures. E-CircleOfLife is not
responsible for interpretation or local application
of these laws and regulations.
Customer assumes the responsibility of making sure that all equipment purchased
meets local, state and federal codes. |
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Company Awards
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Defibtech
AED to be Exhibited at MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City has selected
the Lifeline AED to be part of the upcoming exhibition
SAFE: Design Takes on Risk, to be presented in
the museum's new Manhattan building from Oct. 9, 2005
to Jan. 2, 2006 |
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Best
Bang for the Buck Award
Presented by Frost
& Sullivan
The Frost & Sullivan Award for Best Bang for the
Buck is given to the ompany that has provided customers
with the solution and/or service that provides the highest
ratio of value to cost. |
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Medical
Design Excellence Award (MDEA)
Presented
by Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine
(MD&DI) and Canon Communications
The Medical Design Excellence Awards is the premier
awards program for the medial technology community.
The Defibtech Lifeline AED was awarded a gold prize
in the 2005 competition (April 2005) |
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Industrial
Design Excellence Award (IDEA)
Presented
by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
and BusinessWeek Magazine
The Industrial Design Excellence Awards is the world's
most prestigious and coveted design accolade. The Defibtech
Lifeline AED was judged worthy of the Good Design Award
for product designs of the year. (June 2004) |
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Good
Design Award
Presented by the Chicago Athenaeum:
Museum of Architecture and Design
The Good Design Award is the oldest design competition
in the world, founded in Chicago in 1950 by the pioneering
greats of modern design. The Defibtech Lifeline AED
was judged worthy of the Good Design Award for product
distribution (December 2004) |
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Design
Excellence Award
Presented by Appliance Manufacturer
Magazine
The Excellence in Design awards are presented annually
by the Appliance Manufacturer Magazine. The Defibtech
Lifeline AED won an award in the Medical Appliances/Laboratory
Equipment category. (April 2003) |
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Medicine
on the Net Web Excellence Award
Presented
by COR Healthcare Resources
The Medicine on the Net Web Excellence Awrds are presented
annually to recognize outstanding websites in the medical
field. Defibtech won the best design award in he Healthcare
Medical Supplier category (February 2005) |
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Technology
Innovation Award
Presented by the Greater
New Haven Chamber of Commerce
The Growth & Innovation Awards are presented to
members who are outstanding in their fields. Defibtech
was recognized with the Technology Innovation Award
for its outstanding contribution and excellence in biotechnology.
(September 2004) |
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CT
Quality Improvement Award Innovation Prize
Presented
by the Connecticut Quality Improvement award Partnership
The CQIA is America's oldest state-level Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award. It is the state's leader for
recognizing quality and performance excellence in CT.
Baldrige trained examiners awarded the gold award to
Defibtech. (July 2004) |
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Notable Deployments
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State
of New Jersey Orders over 1,600 Defibtech AEDs
GUILFORD, CT – July 6, 2005 – Defibtech
announced today that New Jersey has ordered 1,682 Defibtech
Lifeline AEDs for statewide deployment in police cars.
This order, which will place thousands of Defibtech
AEDs throughout the state, represents one of the largest
public access AED deployments on record. |
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Defibtech
Delivers over 900 AEDs to State of Arkansas
GUILFORD, CT – March 31, 2005 – Defibtech
announced today that for the third year in a row the
state of Arkansas has chosen the Defibtech AED to deploy
throughout the state. This third deployment of 365 units
will bring the total number of Defibtech AEDs delivered
to buyers in Arkansas to over 900 units. |
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YMCAs
Deploy More than 300 Defibtech AEDs
GUILFORD, CT - February 24, 2005 - Defibtech announced
today that YMCAs/YWCAs across the United States have
cumulatively purchased more than 300 Defibtech automated
external defibrillators. The AEDs are placed in health
centers, gyms, community centers and corporate offices.
The YMCAs have already reported a number of saves using
Defibtech AEDs. |
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State
of Maine Deploys over 500 Defibtech AEDs
GUILFORD, CT - December 31, 2004 - Defibtech announced
today that for the second year in a row, the state of
Maine selected the company's AEDs for deployment throughout
the state. More than 200 AEDs were shipped to the state
of Maine today, adding to the more than 300 previously
shipped. The AEDs will be deployed in rural communities
in fire, police and emergency services vehicles and
community facilities. |
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State
of Idaho Deploys over 380 Defibtech AEDs
GUILFORD, CT - November 30, 2004 - Defibtech announced
today that over 380 AEDs were shipped to the state of
Idaho. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, EMS
Bureau purchased more than 380 defibrillators which
will be deployed throughout rural communities in fire
and emergency services vehicles, community facilities
and regional health care centers. |
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States
of FL & NM Deploy over 400 Defibtech AEDs
GUILFORD, CT - July 14, 2004 - Defibtech announced today
that it recently shipped over 400 AEDs to the states
of Florida and New Mexico. The state of Florida will
deploy the AEDs throughout the rural EMS. The state
of New Mexico purchased the units for the Department
of Aging and Long-term Services and will place the AEDs
in a variety of senior centers and long-term care facilities. |
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Boston
Transit System Deploys Defibtech AEDs
GUILFORD, CT - January 14, 2005 - Defibtech announced
today that the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA)
has deployed more than 60 Defibtech Lifeline AEDs throughout
the MBTA system. The AEDs are located in transit stations,
corporate offices and vans. The MBTA system includes
the Boston subway, known as the "T", as well as the
bus and commuter train lines of the metropolitan Boston
area. |
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Regulatory Approvals
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FDA
Clearance for Lifeline & ReviveR AEDs
The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) granted Defibtech
510(k) clearance to market its automated external defibrillators.
The AEDs are marketed under the Lifeline and ReviveR
names. (June 2002) |
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FDA
Clearance for Pediatric Defibrillation Pads
The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) granted Defibtech
clearance to market pediatric defibrillation pads for
its Lifeline and ReviveR automatic external defibrillators
for use on children under age 8. (June 2004) |
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CE
Marking and ISO-13485 Certification
The CE Marking approval process certified that Defibtech
is in full quality compliance with European Union (EU)
Directives for Medical Devices for its automated external
defibrillators and accessories. (February 2004) |
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Health
Canada License for Lifeline & ReviveR AEDs
The Theraputic Products Directorate under Health Canada
issued the medical device license for all products and
accessories in the Lifeline and ReviveR family. The
license alllows Defibtech to market its devices in Canada.
(January 2005) |
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