ZOLL AED Plus Automated External Defibrillator Instruction Manual

: July 20, 2024
: ZOLL

Table of Contents

ZOLL AED Plus Automated External Defibrillator
Product Usage Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Usage Instructions
INDICATIONS FOR USE
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE
INTENDED PURPOSE
Battery Replacement
Cleaning
Documents / Resources

ZOLL AED Plus Automated External Defibrillator

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Product Specifications

Model: AED Plus
Manufacturer: [Manufacturer Name]
Battery Type: Duracell Coppertop CR123 (10 batteries)
Usage: For automated external defibrillation
Intended Users: Trained personnel in basic life support/AED

Product Usage Instructions

Initial Setup and Safety Precautions

Before using the AED Plus unit, ensure you have read the Operator’s and Administrator’s Guides. Do not use the device if the status indicator displays a red X or emits a beeping tone.
Connect the electrode cable after installing the batteries and keep it connected at all times.

Training and User Guidelines

This device is intended for trained personnel in basic life support/AED. Only use labeled Infant/Child electrodes on children under 8 years old. Stand clear of the patient during treatment to avoid shock.

Safety Measures During Use

Avoid touching electrode surfaces or conductive materials during ECG analysis or defibrillation. Move the patient away from conductive surfaces and keep them motionless. Do not use water or flammable agents.

Electrode Application

Dry the patient’s chest before attaching electrodes. Apply undamaged electrodes within the expiration date to clean, dry skin.
Do not place electrodes over an implanted pacemaker.

Battery Handling and Maintenance

Use only Duracell Coppertop CR123 batteries made in the USA.
Discard batteries properly after removal. Improper storage may damage electrode pads and batteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use the AED Plus without training?

A: No, this device is intended for use by personnel trained in basic life support/AED or similar emergency medical response programs.

Q: What should I do if the status indicator shows a red X?

A: Do not use the device and refer to the Operator’s Guide for troubleshooting steps.

Q: How should I handle batteries?

A: Only use specified Duracell batteries, discard them properly, and do not stack the unit with other equipment.

Usage Instructions

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INDICATIONS FOR USE

Use the AED when a suspected cardiac arrest victim has an apparent

LACK OF CIRCULATION indicated by:

Unconsciousness and
Absence of normal breathing and
Absence of a pulse or signs of circulation.
When a victim is less than 8 years of age or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), the ZOLL AED Plus should be used with ZOLL AED Plus Pediatric Electrodes. Therapy should not be delayed to determine the patient’s exact age or weight.

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE

Do NOT use when a patient:

Is conscious; or
Is breathing; or
Has a detectable pulse or other signs of circulation.

INTENDED PURPOSE

The intended purpose of the ZOLL AED Plus is to help victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Using compatible ZOLL defibrillation electrodes which connect the patient to the ZOLL AED Plus, the AED automatically analyzes the victim’s ECG rhythm to determine whether an electrical shock should be delivered. If the AED detects a shockable rhythm (coarse ventricular fibrillation or wide complex ventricular tachycardia), it alerts the rescuer that a shock is advised and then it either issues instructions to press the flashing shock button (semi-automatic model) or it automatically delivers the shock after a 3-second countdown (fully automatic model). The AED then prompts the rescuer to perform CPR for a pre-configured period.

INTENDED USER

The ZOLL AED Plus external defibrillator is intended to be used by personnel who are qualified by training in the use of the AED Plus device and basic life support, advanced life support, or other physician-authorized emergency medical response to defibrillate victims of cardiac arrest. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the ERC recommended rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Voice and visual prompts encourage a compression depth of 5 – 6 cm for adult patients. The CPR monitoring function is not intended for use on patients under 8 years of age.

Warning!

Use the AED Plus® unit only as described in this manual. Improper use of the device can cause death or injury.
DO NOT use or place the AED Plus unit in service until you have read the AED Plus Operator’s and Administrator’s Guides.
DO NOT use or place the AED Plus unit in service if the unit’s status indicator window (located on the left side of the handle) displays a red “X”.
DO NOT use or place the AED Plus unit in service if the unit emits a beeping tone.
Connect the electrode cable to the AED Plus unit after installing the batteries.
Keep the electrode cable connected to the AED Plus unit at all times.
This device is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should receive training in basic life support/AED, advanced life support, or a physician-authorized emergency medical response training program.
Only use electrodes labeled “Infant/Child” on children less than 8 years old or weighing less than 55 lbs (25 kg). Use CPR-D-padz® if the patient is older than 8 years or weighs more than 55 lbs (25 kg).
Always stand clear of the patient when delivering treatment. Defibrillation energy delivered to the patient may be conducted through the patient’s body and cause a lethal shock to those touching the patient.
DO NOT touch the electrode surfaces, the patient, or any conductive material touching the patient during ECG analysis or defibrillation.
Move the patient away from electrically conductive surfaces before the use of equipment.
DO NOT use the unit near or within puddles of water.
Keep the patient as motionless as possible during ECG analysis.
DO NOT use the unit near flammable agents, such as gasoline, oxygen-rich atmospheres, or flammable anesthetics.
Avoid radio frequency interference from high-power sources that might cause the defibrillator to interpret cardiac rhythms incorrectly by turning off cell phones and 2-way radios.
Disconnect non-defibrillation-protected electronic devices or equipment from the patient before defibrillation.
Dry the victim’s chest, if wet, before attaching electrodes.
Apply freshly opened and undamaged electrodes, within the electrode expiration date, to clean and dry skin to minimize burning.
DO NOT place electrodes directly over the patient’s implanted pacemaker. Pacemaker stimuli may degrade the accuracy of ECG rhythm analyses or the pacemaker may be damaged by defibrillator discharges.
Check the labeling inside the ZOLL® AED Plus cover before using the cover as a Passive Airway Support System (PASS) device to ensure it is intended for this use.
DO NOT use the Passive Airway Support System (PASS) if there is a suspected head or neck injury. Place the patient on a firm surface before performing CPR.
DO NOT recharge, disassemble, or dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode if mistreated.
DO NOT use or stack the AED Plus unit with other equipment. If the unit is used or stacked with other equipment, verify proper operation before use.

Caution!

DO NOT disassemble the unit. A shock hazard exists. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Use only 10 Duracell Coppertop CR123 batteries, made in the USA. Do not use any batteries from other manufacturers. See the AED Plus Administrator’s Guide (REF 9650-0301-05) for more information.
Discard batteries properly after removal from the unit.
If the device is stored outside the recommended environmental conditions, the electrode pads and/or batteries may be damaged or their useful life reduced.
The CPR-D-padz Electrode can be connected to other ZOLL defibrillators with Multifunction Cables. Defibrillation can be administered when connected to other ZOLL defibrillators.
The CPR function does not operate with any device other than the AED Plus defibrillator.
Keep the unit away from magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

Important!

This symbol indicates that an AED Plus unit is equipped for treating adult and pediatric patients. An AED Plus unit without this symbol is not equipped to treat pediatric patients and will NOT work with Pedi-padz® II pediatric electrodes.
To upgrade an AED Plus unit for use with ZOLL Pedi-pad II pediatric electrodes, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation or an authorized ZOLL distributor for information on the ZOLL AED Plus Pediatric Upgrade Kit.

Set-up and Check-out Procedure:

Insert 10 new batteries into the AED Plus unit, left and right sides first.
Connect electrode cable to AED Plus unit and pack sealed electrodes inside unit cover. Close cover.
Turn the unit on and wait for the “Unit OK” audio message. Verify that the unit issues appropriate “Adult Pads” or “Pediatric Pads” audio messages.
Turn the unit off.
Wait 2 minutes. Verify that the green check symbol ( ) appears in the status indicator window (located on the left side of the handle) and that the unit does not emit a beeping tone.
Place AED Plus unit in service.
Check the AED Plus unit periodically to ensure that the green check symbol ( ) appears in the status indicator window.

Battery Replacement

For AED Plus units running software version 5.32 or higher, replace batteries every 5 years or if the unit prompts.
For earlier software versions, replace batteries every 3 years and place a dated reminder note next to the On/Off button. Use only Duracell Coppertop CR123 batteries, made in the USA.
Remove all batteries from the battery compartment and discard them before installing any new batteries.
Insert 10 new batteries into the battery well, left and right sides first. Do not use old batteries.
Press the button in the battery well only after the installation of new batteries.

Cleaning

Clean and disinfect the unit with a soft, damp cloth using 90% isopropyl alcohol soap and water, or chlorine bleach (30 ml/liter water).
Do not immerse any part of the unit in water.
Do not use ketones (MEK, acetone, etc.).
Avoid using abrasives (e.g., paper towels) on the LCD, if so equipped.
Do not sterilize the unit.

Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device for sale to or on the order of a physician.

For Technical support or repair:

ZOLL Medical Corporation 269 Mill Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105
978-421-9655 www.zoll.com
ZOLL International Holding B.V. Einsteinweg 8A 6662 PW Elst
Netherlands
+31 (0) 481 366410
ZOLL Medical Switzerland A.G. Baarerstrasse 8 6300 Zug Switzerland
International Service: Contact your local distributor.
ZOLL Medical Corporation 269 Mill Road Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105
www.zoll.com

Documents / Resources

| ZOLL AED Plus Automated External Defibrillator [pdf] Instruction Manual
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