The right defib pads for your AED
Defibrillator pads are made for specific AED models and have an expiry date. Use our finder to check you’re stocking the right adult and child pads for your machine.
The short answer
- Pads only fit their own AED family. Check the make and model on your defibrillator before ordering.
- Check the expiry date on the pads fitted to your AED, and replace them before they expire.
- Replace pads after every use, or if the packet has been opened or damaged.
- Think about children. Some AEDs use separate paediatric pads, others use a child key or a child mode. Check your manufacturer’s instructions.
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Defib pad finder
| Defibrillator | Pads to order | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Zoll AED Plus and AED Pro | Adult electrodes or paediatric electrodes | Adult · Child |
| Zoll AED 3 | CPR Uni-padz III (adult and child) | View |
| Zoll professional defibrillators | CPR Stat-padz adult electrodes (check your model) | View |
| Philips HeartStart HS1 | HS1 SMART pads cartridge, adult or paediatric | Adult · Child |
| Philips HeartStart FRx | FRx SMART pads, plus the infant/child key for children | Pads · Child key |
| Philips HeartStart 4000, FR2 and MRx | Compatible adult defibrillation pads | View |
| Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 | G3 pads, adult or paediatric | Adult · Child |
| Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 | G5 defibrillation electrodes | View |
| iPAD NF1200 and NF1201 | NF1200/NF1201 electrodes | View |
| iPAD SP1 and SP2 | SP1 and SP2 adult/child electrode pads | View |
| Schiller FRED easy | FRED easy defib pads | View |
| Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus | CHARGE-PAK and electrode kit; infant/child electrodes | Adult kit · Child |
| Defibtech Lifeline VIEW, PRO and ECG | Adult defibrillator pads | View |
| HeartSine (Pad-Pak models) | Replacement Pad-Pak (battery and pads) | View |
Keep your AED rescue-ready
Check the status light
Most AEDs show a ready indicator. Check it regularly and log the check.
Check expiry dates
Note the expiry date of pads and battery on your checklist, and order replacements in good time.
Replace straight away
Fit a new set of pads after any use, and keep a spare set with the AED.
Free download: Our defibrillator (AED) weekly check log helps you record status light, pad and battery checks. Get it free from our GP resources library.
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Common questions
Can I use adult pads on a child?
Follow your AED manufacturer’s instructions and your resuscitation training. Some AEDs need separate paediatric pads, some use a child key or child mode, and some universal pads can be used for both.
How long do defib pads last?
Pads carry an expiry date on the packet, and the shelf life varies by brand. Check the date when your pads arrive and add it to your checklist.
My AED isn’t listed. Can you help?
Yes. Email help@medical-supermarket.com with the make and model and we’ll find the right pads.
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