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Medtronic / Physio Control AEDs / Defibrillators Medtronic was founded in April 1949 by Earl Bakken & his brother in-law Palmer Hermundslie as a medical equipment repair company, Physio-Control was founded in 1955 by Dr. Karl William Edmark who pioneered defibrillation in the late 1950's. Medtronic & Physio-Control joined forces in 1998 to form the world's leading medical technology company, known as Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, (NYSE: MDT) headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2006 the Physio-Control name & logo once again reappeared as they became a division of Medtronic and were fully divested from Medtronic on February 22nd, 2011. The companies continue to partner together to seamlessly provide Physio-Control products to Medtronic customers. LIFEPAK AEDs are the only AEDs on the market today that offers the capability to shock Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) victims from 200 joules to 360 joules. While the initial shock delivered at 200J has been shown to be effective at defibrillating the heart of a majority of SCA victims, some patients are more difficult to defibrillate than others. Simply put, the capacity to shock up to 360J gives patients a better opportunity for a better outcome. Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK® 500 AED - Discontinued Factory Discontinued on January 26th, 2007. Accessories available. The Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK 500 AED was one of the most popular AEDs ever manufactured, and many are still in service today. The LIFEPAK 500 defibrillator was manufactured in three popular models: the Two Button Model (most common), the Three Button Model & the LIFEPAK 500 DPS model for police & military applications. On January 26th, 2007 Medtronic / Physio Control announced that the LIFEPAK 500 AED was being discontinued & being replaced by the LIFEPAK CR Plus. Medtronic / Physio Control committed to continue manufacturing accessories for the LIFEPAK 500 for at least 7 years from the date of discontinuation. All available accessories & replacement items for the LIFEPAK 500 AED can still be purchased from AEDPeople.com! Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK® EXPRESS AED Retail Price: $1,695.00 Our Price: $1,295.00 The Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK Express AED is designed to be used by the first person to respond to an SCA victim—easily, safely, and effectively while providing the most potent defibrillation energy available (up to 360J). The LIFEPAK Express defibrillator utilizes the same electrodes and technology as the rest of the LIFEPAK family of equipment does and is compatible with many EMS unit's equipment, reducing the time it takes to transfer a victim to the care they need. LIFEPAK equipment is the choice of more EMS units worldwide than ANY other brand. Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK® CR Plus AED Retail Price: $2,195.00 Our Price: $1,695.00 The Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK CR Plus AED features a Fully Automatic mode that is designed specifically for minimally trained users. Ease of use, simplified maintenance and incredibly cost effective to own, the LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillator is perfect for any Public Access environment. The LIFEPAK CR Plus AED is fully compatible with all other LIFEPAK defibrillators and monitors, reducing the time it takes to transfer a victim to the care they need. LIFEPAK equipment is the choice of more EMS units worldwide than ANY other brand. Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK® 1000 AED Retail Price: $2,595.00 Our Price: $2,395.00 The Medtronic / Physio Control LIFEPAK 1000 AED is a powerful and compact defibrillator designed to treat sudden cardiac arrest victims in any environment while providing optional continuous cardiac monitoring capabilities for trained responders. Built-in flexibility allows the LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator to be used by lay rescuers or programmed for use by first responders or professionals. The LIFEPAK 1000 AED is fully compatible with all other LIFEPAK equipment, reducing the time it takes to transfer a victim to the care they need. LIFEPAK equipment is the choice of more EMS units worldwide than ANY other brand. >>> Looking for Medtronic / Physio Control AED Accessories? Click Here