Welch Allyn is recalling thousands of AED 10 external defibrillators because of problems such as blown fuses and unexpected shutdowns. The company said users should keep the defibrillators until they get replacements because the chance of a problem is so small.
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The Burdick CardioVive AT AED has been discontinued. Its replacement is the Powerheart AED G3.
Now through Sept. 30, buy a Zoll AED Plus or AED Pro and get a free pair of Pedi-Padz II pediatric electrodes.
Medtronic, Inc. announced yesterday that David Etzwiler has been named vice president of community affairs and executive director of the Medtronic Foundation. Etzwiler previously served as senior director of the Medtronic Foundation and government affairs.
Medtronic manufactures medical technology products such as AEDs and defibrillators. Last year, the company’s total giving exceeded $47.3 million in Medtronic Foundation grants, cash contributions and medical device donations.
