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This is the LIFEPAK CR2's universal electrode: the same pads treat both adult and pediatric patients (under 8 years or under 55 lbs). For a pediatric rescue, press the Child Mode button on the CR2 itself; the energy level reduces automatically with the same pads still connected.
These electrodes fit the LIFEPAK CR2 exclusively. Call Total AEDs at (855) 286-6384 if you are unsure whether your device is a CR2 or an older CR Plus/EXPRESS model.
Genuine OEM QUIK-STEP electrode for the LIFEPAK CR2, supporting pacing, ECG monitoring, and defibrillation from a single universal electrode set. Unlike older Physio-Control platforms that require a separate pediatric pad, the CR2 treats adults and children through the exact same pads; the responder presses Child Mode on the device to switch therapy for a smaller patient. The peel-and-place, pre-connected design and 4-year shelf life, the longest of any Physio-Control electrode Total AEDs carries, make this the standard replacement for every CR2 in the field. Every set ships from Total AEDs with a guaranteed minimum 12 months of remaining shelf life.
The Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2 Adult/Child QUIK-STEP Electrode Pad (part number 11101-000021) is the manufacturer-authorized electrode for the LIFEPAK CR2, engineered exclusively for that platform. It solves the same design problem the ZOLL AED 3's CPR Uni-Padz III solves for its own platform: rather than stocking a separate pediatric pad, one universal electrode covers both adult and pediatric patients.
For an adult rescue, apply the pads and let the CR2 run its standard defibrillation protocol. For a pediatric patient under 8 years or under 55 lbs, press the Child Mode button on the CR2 itself; the device reduces the delivered energy level while the exact same pads stay connected. There is no pad to swap and no separate pediatric cartridge to keep in stock. This is a device-level control, not a physical attenuator built into the electrode the way some older AED platforms work, and not an automatic pad-detection system either; the responder makes the selection on the AED.
The CR2 runs an escalating energy protocol during an adult rescue, with the third and subsequent shocks delivered at 360 joules. This progressive approach is designed to give the device its best chance at successful defibrillation across a full resuscitation attempt rather than delivering a single fixed energy level throughout.
Unlike electrode designs that require tearing open a sealed foil pouch, QUIK-STEP pads peel directly off their backing and are ready to apply. The pads ship pre-connected to the AED, and clear placement diagrams are printed directly on the packaging, so a responder with no prior training can position them correctly during an actual rescue.
Every QUIK-STEP electrode set ships with at least 12 months of remaining shelf life from date of receipt. These pads carry a 4-year manufacturer shelf life from date of manufacture, the longest of any Physio-Control electrode Total AEDs sells, and Total AEDs rotates stock to give program managers the longest possible replacement cycle within that window. If you receive a set with less than 12 months remaining, contact Total AEDs at (855) 286-6384 for immediate exchange at no charge.
This electrode is engineered exclusively for the LIFEPAK CR2 and does not fit any other AED, including Physio-Control's own older CR Plus and EXPRESS models, which use a completely different, non-universal pad system. If your AED is a CR Plus or EXPRESS, see the Physio-Control Infant/Child Electrode Pads for pediatric coverage instead. Browse all Physio-Control AEDs and Physio-Control accessories.
Each Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2 QUIK-STEP Electrode Pad from Total AEDs ships as a complete replacement package:
This package does not include a LIFEPAK CR2 AED, a battery, a carrying case, or a wall cabinet. Because this is a universal adult/child electrode, there is no separate pediatric-only version to purchase for this platform.
To assemble a complete LIFEPAK CR2 replenishment order, electrodes plus battery on one purchase order, call Total AEDs at (855) 286-6384.
Every other Physio-Control platform in our catalog splits adult and pediatric coverage into two separate products. The CR2 is the exception, and understanding why prevents an unnecessary purchase.
Order this QUIK-STEP electrode when: you own a LIFEPAK CR2 and need to replace the pads, whether for routine expiration or after a rescue. This single part number covers both adult and pediatric coverage; there is no separate pediatric SKU to buy for this platform.
Order a different pad entirely when: your AED is a LIFEPAK CR Plus or EXPRESS, which are the discontinued predecessors to the CR2 and use a completely different, non-universal electrode system. See the Infant/Child Electrode Pads for that platform's pediatric coverage.
Not sure which LIFEPAK you own? The CR2 is the current-production model; the CR Plus and EXPRESS are discontinued. Check the model name printed on the front of the device, or call Total AEDs at (855) 286-6384 with your serial number for confirmation before ordering.
Replacing QUIK-STEP electrodes follows the manufacturer's printed replacement instructions included in the package; the steps below reflect that standard sequence.
4 years (48 months) from date of manufacture, the longest shelf life of any Physio-Control electrode Total AEDs sells. Total AEDs guarantees at least 12 months of remaining shelf life on every set at time of shipment. Even with this generous window, check the expiration date at every monthly AED inspection rather than relying on memory of the original installation date.
Yes, this is the defining feature of the CR2's electrode design. The same pads used for an adult rescue also treat children under 8 years or under 55 lbs (25 kg); the responder presses the Child Mode button on the CR2 itself to reduce the delivered energy level, with no pad change required. There is no separate pediatric-only electrode to buy for this platform.
Remove the electrode pads cover, disconnect the expired pad set, connect the new QUIK-STEP electrodes, and reinstall the cover, following the manufacturer replacement instructions included in the package. Full step-by-step guidance, including rescue-time application, is covered in the Installation and Use section above. Unlike some electrode designs, QUIK-STEP pads peel directly off their backing rather than requiring a sealed foil pouch to be torn open.
No. This electrode is engineered exclusively for the LIFEPAK CR2 and is not compatible with any other AED, including Physio-Control's own older LIFEPAK CR Plus and EXPRESS models, the LIFEPAK 500 or 1000, the professional LIFEPAK 12/15/20 line, or any other manufacturer's device. If you are equipping a different Physio-Control platform, see the correct electrode for that specific model instead.
4 years from date of manufacture. This is notably longer than the 18-month shelf life on Physio-Control's professional LIFEPAK 12/15/20 electrodes and longer than the 2-year shelf life on the CR Plus/EXPRESS platform's pediatric pads, reflecting a difference in how each electrode line is manufactured and rated. Total AEDs guarantees at least 12 months of remaining shelf life on every QUIK-STEP set at time of shipment.
Yes. The full manufacturer name for this electrode is the LIFEPAK QUIK-STEP Adult/Child Pacing/ECG/Defibrillation Electrode, and it supports all three functions, pacing, ECG monitoring, and defibrillation, through the same electrode set. This matches the multi-function design already established for Physio-Control's professional LIFEPAK 12/15/20 electrodes, brought to the CR2's public-access AED platform in a universal adult/child format.
The universal electrode design simplifies inventory for CR2 programs in a real, practical way: one part number, one expiration date, one item to reorder. That simplicity shifts the operational burden onto training the Child Mode step, since the AED will not make that determination for the responder.
Programs that could treat both adults and children benefit from the CR2's single-electrode design; there is no separate pediatric SKU to run out of or forget to stock. Make sure staff and coaches know to press Child Mode, since the CR2 does not detect a pediatric rescue automatically the way some other platforms detect a different pad.
If you replaced an older CR Plus or EXPRESS unit with a CR2, your consumable ordering changes too. Stop reordering 11101-000016 or the Starter Kit for that unit; this QUIK-STEP electrode is the only pad you need going forward, for both adult and pediatric coverage.
OSHA does not mandate AED programs but recommends them within a comprehensive emergency action plan (29 CFR 1910.38). A single electrode part number simplifies compliance documentation, since there is only one expiration date to track per unit rather than separate adult and pediatric schedules.
Organizations running CR2 units alongside older Physio-Control platforms, CR Plus, EXPRESS, 500, 1000, or the professional 12/15/20 line, need to track electrode part numbers by exact model. Call Total AEDs at (855) 286-6384 to consolidate a multi-platform replenishment order onto a single schedule.
A 4-year shelf life means CR2 electrodes are replaced far less often than most other AED consumables in this catalog, which changes the total cost of ownership math favorably over a device's service life. Our AED total cost of ownership breakdown models pads, batteries, and maintenance across a device's full service life.
Programs running a CR2 for several years should confirm the AED itself, not just the electrodes, remains in good service condition. Our guide to when to replace an aging AED covers the warning signs that a legacy unit has reached end of life.
