The Philips HeartStart Home and Philips OnSite AED replacement battery serves as the backup power source for both the Philips HS1 AED and the Philips FRx AED. This durable lithium battery is crucial for powering these AED models during emergencies, potentially saving lives.
The battery for the Philips HeartStart defibrillators has a 4-year standby life (when installed in the AED) and a 5-year shelf life (when new and not installed).
High-Capacity Shock Battery
The Philips HeartStart M5070a battery can deliver at least 200 shocks or support 4 hours of patient monitoring for those experiencing cardiac arrest. Its four-year installed lifespan underscores the durability and reliability of the Philips HeartStart Onsite AED.
Long-Lasting Lithium Manganese Dioxide Battery
The HeartStart battery, lasting up to 4 years, is a lithium manganese dioxide type designed for the Philips AED, FRx, and HS1 models. Philips guarantees a five-year shelf life for this HeartStart battery.
By using a Philips HeartStart Home and Onsite AED replacement battery, you ensure your medical device operates effectively during emergencies due to its extended life. Emergency Medical Equipment Company supplies these batteries and other essential parts to maintain your life-saving equipment.
Disposable Battery Care
It's advisable to recycle the disposable lithium manganese dioxide battery rather than disposing of it in a landfill. This applies to both the Philips HeartStart Onsite AED and HeartStart FRx batteries.
One Battery Fits Two AED Models
Philips innovatively designed a single battery compatible with its primary public access defibrillators, the HS1 Onsite and FRx models. This battery doesn't display an expiration date, allowing Philips better control over inventory. Users need to note the battery insertion date to determine its 4-year lifespan. Batteries also have a limited shelf life, prompting companies to store spares for future use.
Understanding the "Install Before" Date
Managing expiration dates for Philips Onsite/FRx batteries can be tricky due to the "Install Before" date printed on them. This date indicates the last acceptable date for battery installation to start its 4-year lifespan in the AED. The shelf life refers to the duration the battery can remain unused as a spare. Once the "Install Before" date passes, the battery should not be installed.
Determining the Expiration Date
The Philips AED battery M5070a doesn't show an "Expiration Date." Instead, it displays the "Install Before" date.
Installation Date of the Battery
Recording the installation date of your Philips battery in the AED is crucial. Once installed, the battery has a 4-year lifespan. Our complimentary AED management software simplifies tracking for one or multiple AEDs you own.
Battery Shelf Life
The "Install Before" date signifies the battery's shelf life (when new and not in an AED), usually set at 5 years from the purchase date. For instance, if the "Install Before" date is May 2023, you can safely store the battery and insert it in May 2023, beginning a 4-year usage period with an expiration in May 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to Replace the Battery in Philips HeartStart?
The Philips HS1 and FRx feature user-friendly battery replacement. Simply release the battery using the tab and lift it out, then insert the new one. Remember to note the installation date, initiating the 4-year expiration countdown. Our AEDMD management software tracks this for you and offers a mobile readiness check feature.
How Often Should I Check My Device's Battery?
Philips suggests periodic readiness checks; at AED USA, we recommend monthly checks. Our AEDMD compliance management solution facilitates these checks for one or multiple AEDs through a unified cloud-based portal.
What's the Lifespan of Philips HeartStart Batteries?
The batteries provide a 4-year lifespan once inserted. It's vital to record the installation date. Philips advises monthly device checks, and our AEDMD management solution enables these checks on one or multiple devices through a user-friendly cloud portal. With a spare battery, the backup could last up to 8 years if timed correctly.
How to Replace an AED Battery?
For Philips HeartStart AED batteries, release and replace by clicking the battery release. Philips offers an instructional video on battery replacement on their website.
What Type of Batteries Do AEDs Use?
Most AEDs, including Philips, use Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO) batteries. Do you know the battery expiration?
Battery Expiration Details
Philips AEDs have a 5-year shelf life before needing insertion into the AED, starting their 4-year standby life.
Signs Your Battery Needs Replacement
If your Philips HeartStart HS1 at home or onsite defibrillator struggles to power on or shows a low battery alert with a flashing amber light, it's likely time for a replacement.