Defibtech revealed that the Lifeline VIEW 2 family of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will soon be available. Building on the popularity of the company's award-winning Lifeline VIEW AED, the new product family offers improved features intended to simplify AED ownership, improve maintenance effectiveness, and improve emergency response. The Lifeline VIEW 2, Lifeline VIEW 2 Auto, and Lifeline ECG 2 will all start shipping to consumers in January 2027.

A universal electrode pad technology that does away with the necessity for separate adult and pediatric pads lies at the core of the AED's improved design. Rescuers can reduce complexity during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency by simply switching between adult and child rescue modes with the push of a button using the same set of pads. In order to simplify maintenance schedules, minimize replacement needs, and lower the overall cost of owning an AED, the new pads also have a longer four-year shelf life that corresponds with the device's four-year battery life.

One of the most well-known features of the original Lifeline VIEW is still included in the Lifeline VIEW 2: full-color visual advice that guides rescuers through every stage of an emergency. Users are assisted in doing CPR and using an AED by visual instructions, on-screen text and clear audio prompts.

"We are excited to introduce the new Lifeline VIEW 2 family and build on the success of a product that has helped set Defibtech apart in the AED market," said Joseph Mullally, senior vice president of commercial operations at Defibtech. "By listening to our customers, we've focused on improvements that make a real difference, from simplifying adult and pediatric rescues to reducing the ongoing maintenance associated with AED ownership. These enhancements deliver meaningful value to the organizations and communities that rely on our products."

Three Emergency Response Models

Three unique versions, each intended to address various emergency response requirements, are part of the new product family:

• Lifeline VIEW 2: Offers simple adult/child mode selection, universal adult and pediatric electrode pads and full-color video assistance.
• Lifeline VIEW 2 Auto: Provides the same essential features as the Lifeline VIEW 2, but when a shock is advised, it delivers it completely automatically, saving the rescuer from having to push a shock button.
• Lifeline ECG 2: Offers professional responders further functionality by combining the user-friendly AED capabilities of Lifeline VIEW 2 with an extra ECG display.

Rescuers can choose to receive spoken instructions in either Spanish or English thanks to the optional dual-language function available on all three versions. This feature facilitates a wider range of responders' access to life-saving technologies.

The Lifeline VIEW 2 series is intended for use in public-access settings such as schools, workplaces, airports, sports facilities and others. It incorporates Defibtech's well-known method of straightforward rescue advice with useful enhancements that simplify the administration of an AED program.

"Our goal has always been to remove barriers between a responder and a lifesaving intervention," said AJ Pace, president and CEO of Defibtech. "With the Lifeline VIEW 2 family, we're taking another step forward by making our technology easier to use, easier to maintain, and more adaptable to the needs of different responders. These advancements reflect our continued commitment to helping more people act with confidence when every second matters."

In addition, the Lifeline VIEW 2 series features a small, durable design that weighs less than three pounds, resistance to impact, water and dust, and frequent automatic self-tests to help preserve device readiness. Regular equipment checks are made easier with a one-touch status panel that offers easy access to AED readiness data.