Stryker launches in the US its defibrillation solution, the LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator.

Stryker has launched the company�s newest defibrillation solution, the LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator with LIFELINKcentral AED program manager, in the United States. The company has announced that the LIFEPAK CR2 automated external defibrillator (AED) has received Premarket Approval (PMA) by FDA. The LIFPAK CR2 AED was previously released in Europe and Canada in 2017, and in Japan in 2018.

The LIFEPAK CR2 AED features an attractive design with an array of new technology, including an industry first: cprINSIGHT technology that allows chest compressions to continue during ECG analysis, helping to increase hands-on time and reduce the longest pauses in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), which can improve survival outcomes. A Child Mode button reduces defibrillation energy for pediatric patients using the same electrodes, and an optional bilingual feature enables the rescuer to toggle to a second pre-set language. Using Wi-Fi connectivity, the self-monitoring LIFEPAK CR2 connects to LIFELINKcentral AED program manager to enable an organization�s AED manager to remotely monitor and manage device readiness issues such as low battery or expired electrodes. This helps ensure the device is always ready to use when needed. When connected to Wi-Fi, the LIFEPAK CR2 also reports via LIFELINKcentral when a device is being used and pads have been placed on the victim by transmitting near real-time email alerts. A complete system of care must quickly come together to maximize a victim�s chance of survival. To support incoming emergency services and professionals providing care at the receiving hospital, the LIFEPAK CR2 can be configured to send near real-time event data via Wi-Fi, including patient�s heart rhythm and shocks delivered, to incoming emergency services using the LIFENET AED Event Viewer application .

This automatic external defibrillator (AED) is able to analyze the stricken patient�s electrocardiogram (ECG) while someone is performing chest compressions. Normally, movements and another person�s electrical signals would confuse a defibrillator, but the cprINSIGHT technology within the LIFEPAK CR2 manages to identify the source of the electrical signals and separates the two. This capability increases the amount of time a person is receiving compressions.