HeartStart FRx
Automated external defibrillator
HeartStart FRx
Automated external defibrillator
The Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator features intuitive, step-by-step voice instructions, including CPR guidance, and an audible metronome to help guide basic life support (BLS) responders while treating a suspected sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Pre-connected SMART Pads II can be used for both adults and children. Rugged, lightweight and reliable, it can withstand rough handling and extreme temperatures. When every minute counts, Philips HeartStart FRx is the partner by your side. Side by side. Step by step.
Built for rugged environments
Easily used on infants and children
Low maintenance to be ready when you need it
Features
Patented technology. Proven therapy.
Real-time, step-by-step voice commands paced to your actions, and an audible metronome and CPR guidance assist the responder. When treating an infant or child, simply insert the optional infant/child key and the FRx adjusts instructions and therapy.
Easy as 1–2–3
Patented Quick Shock feature allows the FRx to typically deliver a shock within 8 seconds after CPR.1 Studies show that minimizing time to shock after CPR may improve survival..2-5
1. Press the green On/Off button, which activates voice instruction
and visual icons.
2. Place the pads on the patient as directed.
3. When advised by the device, press the orange Shock button.
Designed to work where you need it
Lightweight, rugged and reliable, the Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator can withstand rough handling, extreme temperatures, and dusty or wet surfaces. Designed for use in harsh settings, it can withstand up to 500 kg (1,100 lbs) and drops from 1.2 m (4 ft).
Specifications
- Product specifications
- Model Number
- 861304
- Waveform
- Truncated Exponential Biphasic. Waveform parameters adjusted as a function of each patient’s impedance.
- Therapy
- Adult defibrillation peak current: 32A (150J nominal) into a 50 ohm load. Pediatric defibrillation (with optional Infant/Child Key installed): 19A (50J nominal) into a 50 ohm load.
- Battery
- Standby life (after insertion): Typically 4 years when stored and maintained according to directions provided in Owner’s Manual.
- Protocol
- Device Protocol follows preconfigured settings. Defibrillation and CPR protocol can be customized using HeartStart Configure software.
- Quick Shock
- Able to deliver a shock after the end of a CPR interval, typically in eight seconds.
- Physical requirements
- Size
- 2.4 x 7.1 x 8.9 inches (6 x 18 x 22 cm) H x D x W
- Weight
- With battery and pads case: 3.5 lbs (1.5 kg) Without battery or pads case: 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
- Environmental
- EMI (Radiated/Immunity)
- CISPR II Group I Class B, IEC 61000-4-3, and IEC 61000-4-8
- Temperature
- Operating/Standby:32° - 122° F (0° - 50° C)
- Sealing
- Waterjet proof IPX5 per IEC60529 Dust protected IPX5 per IEC60529
- Altitude
- 0 to 15,000 feet
- Aircraft
- Device: RTCA/DO-160D;1997
- Crush
- 500 pounds
- Vibration
- Operating: meets MILSTD 810F Fig.514.5C-17, random Standby: meets MILSTD 810F Fig.514.5C-18,swept sine.
Recommended products
- First responders train to act with speed and confidence. Practice with the HeartStart FRx Trainer to hone sudden cardiac arrest response skills.
- Make learning easier and more rewarding for every lay responder with the HeartStart OnSite (HS1) trainer.
- Designed for the ordinary person in the extraordinary moment, Philips HeartStart OnSite AED is ready to act and virtually ready to go. It allows anyone with little or no training to treat the most common cause of suspected sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by delivering a shock quickly and effectively, wherever SCA happens. The OnSite automated external defibrillator provides practically real-time guidance through step-by-step voice commands from pad placement to performing CPR. When every minute counts, Philips HeartStart OnSite defibrillator is the partner by your side. Side by side. Step by step.
- Like other pieces of essential safety equipment, the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator was designed to be safe, reliable and easy to use. Designed with you in mind, HeartStart Home is easy to set up and includes automatic CPR guidance features like voice prompts and CPR guidance to help guide you step-by-step through the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest. HeartStart Home was the first defibrillator approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for sale over the counter without a prescription.
- Download, store & send Philips AED data to where it’s needed most. For increased compatibility, HeartStart Data Messenger has been coded as a 32-bit application. This means the application can be installed and run on both 32- and 64-bit Windows Operating Systems. Since the Data Messenger application is 32-bit, In order for the automated email feature to work, the email application (MS Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.) must also be 32-bit.
Disclaimer
1. Nichol, G., Sayre, M. R., Guerra, F., & Poole, J. (2017). Defibrillation for Ventricular Fibrillation: A Shocking Update., 70(12), 1496-1509. Journal American College of Cardiology doi:10.1016/j. jacc.2017.07.778
2. Eftestol, T., Sunde, K., & Steen, P. A. (2002). Effects of
interrupting precordial compressions on the calculated
probability of defibrillation success during out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest. Circulation, 105(19), 2270-2273. doi:10.1161/01.
CIR.0000133323.15565.75
3. Yu, T., Weil, M. H., Tang, W., Sun, S., Klouche, K., Povoas, H., & Bisera,
J. (2002). Adverse outcomes of interrupted precordial compression
during automated defibrillation. Circulation, 106(3), 368-372.
doi:10.1161/01.CIR.0000021429.22005.2E
4. Snyder, D., & Morgan, C. (2004). Wide variation in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation interruption intervals among commercially available
automated external defibrillators may affect survival despite
high defibrillation efficacy. Critical Care Medicine, 32(9 Suppl),
S421-S424. doi:10.1097/01.CCM.0000134265.35871.2B
5. Edelson, D. P., Abella, B. S., Kramer-Johansen, J., Wik, L., Myklebust,
H., Barry, A. M., . . . Becker, L. B. (2006). Effects of compression depth
and pre-shock pauses predict defibrillation failure during cardiac
arrest. Resuscitation, 71(2), 137-145.