| Features |
Zoll
AED Plus |
Medtronic
Physio-Control
LP500 |
Medtronic
Physio-Control
CR Plus |
Philips
Heartstream FR2 |
Philips
Heartstart Home |
Cardiac
Science Powerheart |
| COST |
| Device List Price |
$1,895 Rectilinear Biphasic |
$3,928 Rectilinear $3,585 Monophasic |
$1,775 Biphasic Semi-Auto & Fully-Auto |
$3,125 Basic
$3,490 w/ ECG |
$2,296 Biphasic |
$3,595 - $3,999 Biphasic |
| Lithium Battery |
$75, Consumer Lithium |
$210 |
$40 Charge Pak, Rechargeable Battery |
$209, 5 Year standby life in unit |
$125, 4 Year stand-by life |
$395, 5 Year standby life in unit |
| Disposable Electrodes |
$150 CPR-D Pads, 4 year shelf life |
$37($28 for 50+pr), 2-Year shelf life |
2 year shelf life |
$66 (2 pair), 1 Year shelf life |
$49.99 Adult $84.99 Infant/child |
$40 Adult
$95 Peds
2 year shelf life |
| Data Management |
IrDA port, ZDR v2.52: &89, ZDCv2.10: $2,400-$4,000
|
AED to PC cable: $48, External Modem: $249, data Transfer:
$195, Code-Stat Suite DT: $355 |
IrDA Adapter: $104.50, IrDA serial port: $66.50, LifeNet
DT Express 1.0 Data Transfer: $284.50 |
IrDA port, PC card & tray: $89, PC card &
adapter: $30, Card Reader: $150, CodeRunner Web: Free-$1,300 |
IrDA Port |
8MB Card: $200, Card Reader: $100, DataStorm: $995,
USB Cable: $70 |
| Carrying Case |
Soft Case Included |
$113 Soft Shell, $232 Hard Shell |
$47 Soft Case, $190 Hard Case |
$149 Soft Case, $200 Hard Case |
$149.99 |
$140 Soft Case, $319 Hard Case |
| Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
5 Years / 1 Year out of hospital |
5 Years |
5 Years |
5 Years limited |
| Indemnification in case of manufacturer
actions/failures to act |
All and any claims provided that such
claims did not result from negligence, improper operation
or misuse of the product |
Covers all actions or failures to act
by Medtronic Physio-Control |
Covers "First Owner" all actions
or failures to act by Medtronic Physio-Control |
Mechanical or electrical failure or malfunction
except if due to negligence, gross negligence or improper
acts of any non-Heartstream employee |
Mechanical or electrical failure or malfunction
except if due to negligence, gross negligence or improper
acts of any non-Heartstream employee |
N/A |
| Indemnification Requirements |
Standard with product |
Standard with purchase |
Standard included with purchase BUT also
Opt Silver & Gold Plans indemnify customer (and
employees) with extra protection |
Device must be kept in working order.
Use only Heartstream pads & batteries. Operated
by authorized / trained individual. Follow operating
instructions. |
Device must be kept in working order.
Use only Heartstream pads & batteries. Operated
by authorized / trained individual. Follow operating
instructions. |
N/A |
| Size of company underwriting indemnification |
ZOLL Medical revenues: $170 million/yr |
Medtronic Physio-Control revenues:
$269 million/yr |
Medtronic Physio-Control revenues:
$269 million/yr |
Philips Revenues: $122 million/yr |
Philips Revenues: $122 million/yr |
Cardiac Science revenues: $65 million
forecast 2003 |
| Location of Main Support Commitment |
Burlington, MA - 24 hours |
Redmond, WA - 24 hours |
Redmond, WA - 24 hours |
Andover, MA - 24 hours |
Andover, MA - 24 hours |
Minneapolis, MN -
24 hours |
| Assessment / Therapy |
| Waveform |
Low energy rectilinear biphasic |
Biphasic truncated exponential (BTE)
& Monophasic damped sine (Edmark) |
Biphasic truncated exponential (BTE) |
Biphasic truncated exponential (BTE) |
Biphasic truncated exponential (BTE) |
Biphasic truncated exponential (BTE) |
| Waveform slope change |
No, Superior Low Energy Constant Current
Rectilinear Biphasic |
Yes, variable duration only with the
goal of constant energy |
Yes, variable duration only with the
goal of constant energy |
Yes, variable duration only with the
goal of constant energy |
Yes, variable duration only with the
goal of constant energy |
N/A |
| Energy Output |
RBW – Fixed or escalating low energy |
BTE – Pre-configured choices from
200J to 360J, Edmark – 200, 200, 360J or 200,
300, 360J |
User configurable from 200J to 360J,
105J minimum outside the US |
150J, 150J, 150J, minimum 130J |
150J, 150J, 150J, minimum 130J |
Variable energy levels 105J to 360J |
| V-Fib rhythm detection |
>0.10 mV |
>0.08 mV |
>0.08 mV |
>0.10 mV |
>0.10 mV |
120-240 |
| V-Tach rhythm detection |
>150 |
>120 |
>120 |
Adaptive rate |
Adaptive rate |
120-240 |
| Sensitivity & Specificity |
Meets AAMI Standards |
Meets AAMI Standards |
Meets AAMI Standards |
Meets AAMI Standards |
Meets AAMI Standards |
Meets AAMI Standards |
| Operator control of analysis sequence |
Always operates on auto analyze |
3 analysis options – no auto analyze
up to full auto analyze, analyze key |
Always operates on auto analyze |
3 analysis options – no auto analyze,
full auto analyze, quit CPR |
Always operates on auto analyze |
Always operates on auto analyze |
| Monitors shockable rhythms during
CPR |
Background monitoring during CPR |
CPSS (optional) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| Motion Detection |
No, noise detection |
Optional motion detection during analysis |
Optional motion detection during analysis |
Fixed On, Alerted when ECG analysis is
interrupted |
N/A |
Yes |
| Asystole Detection |
Visible w/ECG display |
Optional visual prompt |
N/A |
Not part of algorithm. Visible if ECG display is activated. |
N/A |
0.08 mV |
| CPR Time - countdown timer during
which CPR is to be performed |
User definable after no shock advised
analysis |
User definable (0-999 seconds). Two settings,
after a shock, No Shock advised analysis |
User definable (0-180 seconds). Two settings,
after 3 shocks or No Shock advised analysis |
User definable (0-180 sec in 30 sec intervals) Two
settings, after a shock & after NSA analysis. Option
to quit CPR. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Ease
of Operation / Ease of Maintenance |
| Steps to first shock |
1. Remove cover. 2. Push On/Off button.
3. Apply pads to patient.
4. Press shock button when indicated.
|
1. Push On/Off button.
2. Apply pads to patient.
3. Press shock button when indicated.
4. Press analyze - option
|
1. Lid Release On/Off button.
2. Apply pads to patient.
3. Press shock button when indicated.
|
1. Push On/Off button.
2. Apply pads to patient.
3. Plug pads into device.
4. Press shock button when indicated.
|
1. Lid Release On/Off button.
2. Apply pads to patient.
3. Press shock button when indicated.
|
1. Open lid to activate.
2. Apply pads to patient.
3. Press shock button when indicated.
|
| Voice Prompts |
Yes, adjustable via configuration. |
Yes |
Yes, adjustable volume |
Yes, adjustable volume, 2 sets of prompts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Visual Prompts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Display # of shocks & energy of
last shock |
# of shocks |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Pre-connected electrodes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| One piece electrode |
Yes |
No |
No |
patent pending |
No |
No |
| Self-checks |
1-7 days |
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Power On |
Weekly, Power On |
Daily, Power On |
Daily |
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Power On |
| Rescue battery indicator |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Low battery indicator |
Visual & Audio |
Visual & Audio |
Visual & Audio |
Visual & Audio |
Yes |
Visual & Audio |
| Battery capacity gauge |
No |
No |
No: Charge Pak indicator not a gauge |
Fuel gauge on FR2 display |
No |
Yes, smart gauge |
| Pre-connected electrode quality self-check |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrode shelf life |
4 years |
2 years |
2 years |
1 year |
2 years |
2 years |
| Battery type |
Lithium Manganese |
Lithium Sulfur Dioxide |
Lithium Sulfur Chloride |
Lithium Manganese |
Lithium Manganese |
Lithium |
| Battery standby life (installed in
a device & regularly tested but w/out patient use) |
5 years |
5 years (Li) or 30 days (SLA –
per charge) |
Charge Pak trickle charge. Stand by
for 2 years |
4 Years minimum when installed by date,
5 years typical |
5 years |
Up to 5 years in stand-by mode |
| # of shocks with new battery |
300 shocks |
312 (Li) shocks |
|
300 shocks |
300 shocks |
300 shocks |
| Data Management |
| Fixed internal memory |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal memory capacity |
20 minutes, configured w/audio or w/out
audio 3.5 hrs |
20 min configured w/audio. 80 min configured
w/audio & audio is off. 60 min w/no audio configured. |
20 minutes of ECG for the current patient,
summarized data stored for the previous patient |
1 event. Elapsed time and # of shocks
only, but played back on display only – no data
download capacity |
First 15 mins |
20 minutes of ECG and event only |
| Removable memory |
No |
No |
No |
PC Data Cards |
No |
Compact Flash |
| Removable memory capacity |
No |
No |
No |
4 hours or 30 minutes with audio enabled. |
No |
10 hours ECG and event recording or
40 minutes voice, ECG and event |
| Data Transmission |
Data is transferred from AED via IR.
The data is downloaded through ZDR v2.52 for AED |
LP500 to printer transfer via serial
cable. LP500 via modem to PC w/Code-Stat Suite. LP500
direct to PC using Code-Stat Suite. |
Serial IrDA link Wireless transfer to
PC |
Data is transferred from FR2 via IR.
Data card to CodeRunner Software or CodeRunner Web. |
IrDA |
RescueLink and Data Storm review software
Data sent via Serial or USB port to PC |
| Ability to store multiple events |
No |
Yes, up to 2 events can be stored
internally. |
Yes, up to two patients can be stored
internally |
Yes, with optional data card. |
No |
Yes |
| Ability to combine AED data with data
from ALS device |
Yes, with ZDC or ZDR. |
500 and 12 responses can be combined
in Code-Stat Suite for full event review |
CR Plus data can be combined to CodeStat
Suite data program |
Yes, compatible with Codemaster data. |
N/A |
No |
| Other |
| CPR Assists |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Airway Support |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Manual Override |
No |
No |
Option |
Option |
No |
No |
| LCD Text Display |
Option |
Standard |
Yes |
Standard |
No |
Option |
| Display with ECG |
Option |
No |
Yes |
Option |
No |
No |
| Device Height |
5.2" |
4" |
4.2" |
2.6" |
2.7" |
3.3" |
| Device Width |
9.4" |
10.4" |
7.9" |
8.5" |
8.2" |
10.5" |
| Device Depth |
11.4" |
11.5" |
9.4" |
8.5" |
7.4" |
12.3" |
| Size in Cubic In. |
418 |
483 |
319 |
177 |
172 |
459 |
| Weight w/ Battery |
5.23 lbs. - 6.47 lbs. |
7.3 - 8.0 lbs. |
4.5 lbs. |
4.5 lbs. |
3.3 lbs. |
7.5 lbs. |
| Operating Temperature |
32 - 122 F |
32 - 122 F |
32 - 122 F |
32 - 122 F |
32 - 122 F |
32 - 122 F |
| Water resistance |
IPX55 |
IPX4 |
IPX4 |
IPX4 |
IPX1 |
IPX4 |
