Defibtech Lifeline Standard Battery Pack

The Defibtech DDU 100 E's standard battery life is five years. However, as each device is unique, it is vital to check your defibrillator regularly. Knowing when your battery will expire will give you time to prepare and purchase a new one. You'll have peace of mind knowing you have a fresh battery on hand once the battery has passed its expiration date.

If your defibrillator needs a new battery, the device will omit one of the maintenance prompts, “low battery” or “replace battery now,"  indicating to the owner that a new battery is needed. The defibrillator also performs self-tests daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly to ensure everything, including the battery, is functioning properly. If there is an issue with the battery, the defibrillator will detect it during the self-tests. This informs the device's owner of an issue with the battery and that a replacement is necessary.

It is critical to replace a defibrillator battery that is low, defective, or expired. Knowing that your device has a fully-functioning battery will reassure you that the defibrillator is ready to be used in an emergency. A defibrillator can significantly increase the survival rate of someone in sudden cardiac arrest, so making sure that the battery is operating correctly could be the difference between life and death. 

All old batteries should be disposed of properly and not in household waste. Batteries that are not properly disposed of may end up in a landfill, potentially endangering the environment. Defibrillator batteries can be recycled with other batteries, and most supermarkets have a battery collection point.