Manufacturer
Defibtech, LLC (Guilford, CT)
Model Series
DCF-A100-EN (semi-auto), DCF-A110-EN (fully auto), and prescription variants
Model Type
Semi-automatic or Fully automatic (selectable variant)
Waveform
Impedance-compensated Biphasic
Energy Selection
Automatic escalating: 150 J, 200 J, 200 J (adult)
Pediatric Energy
50 J (with Defibtech pediatric pads, sold separately)
Charge Time
Less than 9 seconds from initiation of analysis
User Interface
Voice prompts plus three bright LED text indicators (no LCD screen)
Adult Pads
Defibtech adult electrodes, 2-year shelf life from manufacture date
Pediatric Pads
Defibtech pediatric electrodes (sold separately, 2-year shelf life)
Main Battery
Lithium manganese dioxide pack, user-installable
Battery Options
Standard 5-year (5-yr warranty) or High-Capacity 7-year (7-yr warranty) at checkout
Self-Test Battery
Separate 9-volt lithium cell (replace every 2 years)
Self-Test
Automatic daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests
Data Storage
Internal memory plus optional SD-style data card for post-event review
Ingress Protection
IP54 (dust and water spray resistant)
Operating Temperature
32 to 122 degrees F (0 to 50 degrees C)
Storage Temperature
-4 to 158 degrees F (-20 to 70 degrees C)
Humidity
5 to 95 percent relative humidity, non-condensing
Shock / Vibration
MIL-STD-810F (helicopter, ground vehicle, free-fall drop)
Dimensions
8.5 x 11.8 x 2.7 in (21.6 x 30 x 6.9 cm)
Weight
4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) with battery and pads installed
Warranty
8 years on the AED unit; battery warranty matches battery type (5 or 7 years)
FDA Status
FDA-cleared 510(k); Class III medical device
Prescription Required
Yes (Total AEDs supplies physician's prescription with order)
Cost of Ownership Note
The Defibtech Lifeline has one of the lowest ten-year total costs of ownership in the public-access AED category. Standard pads are priced competitively at roughly $50 to $80 per set, and the High-Capacity battery upgrade pushes the next battery replacement out to year 7, reducing the total number of consumable replacement cycles across the warranty period.
