AED Battery Recycle Program

DID YOU KNOW…

Your expired AED battery can be used to create a “Re-Cell” or recycled battery that is manufactured using FDA approved GREEN TECHNOLOGY?

What are recycled AED battery packs and why do I need to know about them?

AED battery packs consist primarily of 2 components:

1.Lithium cells which are common and used in many products.

2. Housing around the cells that fit in specific AEDs. Recycling / Recell simply means replacing the lithium cells within a battery pack with new ones – the exact type and brand that were used originally by the AED manufacturer. The original case (housing) can be recycled multiple times. Here are some facts and features/benefits to the Recell batteries:

• Battery has an identical warranty to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
• FDA approved as a Class III medical device. ANSI/AAMI/IEC standards compliant.
• Authorized by DOT (Department of Transportation)/United Nations of Tests and Criteria.
• Full indemnification protection for harm or loss when used by the public.
• Complete AED warranty coverage (these batteries do not void your AED warranty) when using our battery packs.
• To purchase “Re-Cell” or recycled batteries (that are much more affordable) you must send us an expired battery.

Why do we Recycle or “Re-cell” the AED batteries?

• AED batteries contain toxic, ignitable, and reactive hazardous waste that must be disposed of properly.
• Just the battery housing that is dumped into U.S. landfills every year is equal to 2.3 million water bottles in volume.
• Eliminate 200 tons of hazardous waste in landfills created annually by lithium AED battery packs.
• Life saving AED devices should not kill the environment.

What AED batteries?

	Philips FR2
	HeartStart FRx or Onsite
	PhysioControl/Medtronic Lifepak 500
	PhysioControl/Medtronic Lifepak 1000
	Cardiac Science 9146
	Cardiac Science 9141
	and more…

GO GREEN. GET RECYCLING NOW!

Call us at 888-473-1777 to verify if your batteries can be recycled or if you get money back.

SEND US YOUR EXPIRED BATTERY & YOU MAY GET UP TO $15.00 per battery!

Please complete the following form with information regarding the EXPIRED AED batteries you are returning. A customer representative will contact you with instructions and payment details. Or, call us at 888-473-1777 or email us!

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Recertified Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Shopping?

Why buy recertified?  Is it safe?  Recertified AEDs are becoming more popular now that the AED industry is about 25 years old.  There are certain times when a recertified AED may be more viable than a new AED.  Primarily these situations are driven by budget but they also may derive from the need for brand consistency and perhaps the AED manufacturer is no longer making a certain model/brand.

• Zoll AED Plus: 7 years
• Zoll AED Pro: 5 Years
• Cardiac Science Powerheart G3: 7 years
• Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 Pro: 5 Years
• Physio-Control LifePak CR Plus: 8 years
• Physio-Control LifePak CR Express: 5 years
• Physio-Control Lifepak 1000:   5 years
• Heartsine Samaritan PAD AED: 10 years
• Defibtech Lifeline AED:  5 years
• Philips HeartStart Onsite AED:  5 years
• Philips HeartStart FRx AED:  5 years – See more at: http://www.aed.com/new-vs-re-certified-aeds#sthash.fmpbzgHL.dpuf

There are many questions when purchasing used or recertified AED devices.   The truth is that  people should not be able to tell the difference between a new and/or used recertified AED.  What are the differences?

New AED

Never been used Longer warranty (usually 5-10 years) New battery, electrodes, and accessories

Recertified AED

Previously used (usually traded-in when customer switches models or upgrades, sales rep demo unit) Tested/Passed Tests done by biomedical certified professionals before resold Warranty (3 months to 5 years, varies by company certifying or brand/model) New battery, pads, but some other accessories may be used (case, download cable, etc) Required to meet same performance standards as new devices

Are Recertified AEDs safe?  They are deemed safe only if the source performs the right testing and recertification procedures checklists are followed.

AED Recertification Checklist and Questions to Ask:

AED will be upgraded to current software updates for brand/model and current AHA guidelines (if upgrade available from manufacturer)

Each unit is connected to a defibrillator analyzer to simulate a shockable rhythm, and 3 shocks are delivered to assure the joule output is within FDA guidelines

All device and performance information is recorded and stored in both electronic and paper form

Visual inspection to ensure AED is in acceptable cosmetic condition

Device is thoroughly and meticulously cleaned

AED is accessorized and made patient-ready with electrodes and batteries installed

AED is turned on to initiate self-test that assures it is ready to be used in a rescue event

Battery and Pad expiration dates are recorded for automated setup of client reminders 90 days in advance of any replacement needed by end user

Package for shipment is prepared; AED should be shipped without battery installed

Quality Control inspects package for proper accessories and compared to packing slip

Order is professionally packed in accordance to Fedex/UPS regulations

AED tracing is submitted to the original manufacturer in accordance with FDA regulations

Before purchasing a recertified AED you should ask the dealer questions aside from finding out their conformity to testing procedures above.  Here is a list of appropriate questions to ask before buying and finding out the hard way that your investment was not a wise choice.

• What is the warranty of the device?  What does the warranty cover?  What was the original factory warranty that has expired?
• Are these units tested and what’s the process?
• Are you an authorized dealer? For all manufacturers and brands?
• Is the unit in stock? What is the serial number? When was it manufactured?
• What is the return policy?
• Does your company have liability insurance? (products and Errors & Ommissions/Professional? & General)?
• Does the company provide any indemnity coverage or insurance certificate?
• Does the device come with a loaner program if servicing is needed?
• What accessories come with the AED?  Does 1 or 2 sets of pads come with it?  A case?  Download/upload cable or accessory?  User guide?  Operating manual?
• Do you need to register the device with the manufacturer or will they?
• What shape / condition is the unit in?  Can you see a picture? Was it used daily or infrequently?
• Is this a monophasic or biphasic unit? (all AEDs should be biphasic per current AHA guidelines; older models may be monophasic)
• Is there a training DVD or link that shows how to use the AED? Have them provide this, if so.
• How expensive are replacement batteries and pads/electrodes?  How often do they need to be replaced?
• How easy to find are the consumables – batteries and pads?  Is the manufacturer still manufacturing them?  Are they available after-market or generic?
• How much would servicing cost if the AED needed servicing?  What are the procedures for servicing?
• Is the most current software available installed on the unit?
• Doe the device come with free download software and accessory tool?
• Are recycled batteries available for the AED? What are the costs? Availability?
• What is the perceived life left on this unit?
• Is there a trade-in program for trading up to another AED (new or recertified) in the future?

Can You Tell Which AED
is New vs Recertified?

Our goal at AED.com is to give you outstanding service and
prodducts of the highest quality regardless of whether the
product is New or Recertified. We know you cannot tell
the difference in the products, but we assure you that one
of them is not new. That lack of distinction is the result we
labor for on every recertified device we sell.

– See more at: http://www.aed.com/new-vs-re-certified-aeds#sthash.fmpbzgHL.dpuf

Can You Tell Which AED
is New vs Recertified?

Our goal at AED.com is to give you outstanding service and
prodducts of the highest quality regardless of whether the
product is New or Recertified. We know you cannot tell
the difference in the products, but we assure you that one
of them is not new. That lack of distinction is the result we
labor for on every recertified device we sell.

– See more at: http://www.aed.com/new-vs-re-certified-aeds#sthash.fmpbzgHL.dpuf

Our goal at AED.com is to give you outstanding service and
prodducts of the highest quality regardless of whether the
product is New or Recertified. We know you cannot tell
the difference in the products, but we assure you that one
of them is not new. That lack of distinction is the result we
labor for on every recertified device we sell. – See more at: http://www.aed.com/new-vs-re-certified-aeds#sthash.fmpbzgHL.dpuf

GO GREEN. GET RECERTIFIED!

Think Safe has recertified devices!  Need budget relief?  For current in-house inventory of available recertified AEDs and pricing from Think Safe (and all answers to the questions above about these recertified AEDs), please complete the form below, or call us at 888-473-1777.

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