Cardiac Science AEDs Now Available for Airbus Aircraft

BOTHELL, Wash., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardiac Science Corporation, a global leader in automated external defibrillator (AED) and diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices, announced that it will partner with Germany-based Innovint Aircraft Interior GmbH to distribute Cardiac Science AEDs on aircraft worldwide. Innovint is a leader in the global aircraft interior and equipment market and an approved Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) supplier for Airbus.

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"We wanted a company that provides products that exceed the rigorous standards common in the aerospace industry for emergency equipment," said Manfred Groening, Innovint chief executive officer. "Cardiac Science was our first choice because of their extensive self-tests and their ability to deliver a globally standardized product and service in over 100 countries."

The partnership has already achieved a major milestone: inclusion in the global Airbus Buyer Furnished Equipment catalog. Cardiac Science AEDs successfully completed the rigorous evaluation process required to be offerable by Airbus.

"We are confident airlines and flight crews will value our easy-to-use Powerheart® AED," said Dave Marver, Cardiac Science chief executive officer. "Our RescueCoach™ voice prompts and fully automatic operation allow rescuers to respond effectively in even the most stressful situations."

According to its latest Global Market Forecast, Airbus foresees by 2030 some 26,900 passenger aircraft (above 100 seats) be required to satisfy future robust market demand. Leveraging its presence in the Airbus catalog, Cardiac Science now has an opportunity to outfit each new plane with a Powerheart AED.  

The Powerheart AED features RescueCoach voice prompts and CPR metronome that help untrained adults deliver CPR of a quality similar to that of trained professionals (as shown in a University of Pennsylvania simulated rescue study). The fully automatic Powerheart AED analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers the shock automatically, with no button to push and no human intervention.

About Cardiac Science

Cardiac Science, a wholly owned subsidiary of Opto Circuits (India) Ltd., develops, manufactures, and markets a family of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems, including automated external defibrillators (AED), electrocardiograph devices (ECG/EKG), cardiac stress treadmill and systems, PC-based diagnostic workstations, Holter monitoring systems, hospital defibrillators, vital signs monitors, cardiac rehabilitation telemetry systems, and cardiology data management systems (informatics) that connect with hospital information (HIS), electronic medical record (EMR), and other information systems. The company sells a variety of related products and consumables and provides a portfolio of training, maintenance, and support services. Cardiac Science, the successor to the cardiac businesses that established the trusted Burdick®, HeartCentrix®, Powerheart®, and Quinton® brands, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. With customers in almost 100 countries worldwide, the company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For information, call 425.402.2000 or visit http://www.cardiacscience.com.

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About Innovint

INNOVINT Aircraft Interior GmbH was founded in 1977. This was the beginning of a worldwide renowned company in the aircraft interior and equipment market. For half a century now, we have been developing and manufacturing cabin interiors and have established a leading position in the market with innovative product developments. Optimal design, new materials, and light-weight construction fulfill the criteria of a customized cabin interior. Development, verification, production, certification, and customer service are offered from one source.

In constant dialogue with OEMs, airlines, and passengers many acclaimed products have been put successfully into service: convincing both customers and users.

Visit http://www.innovint.de for products and services overview. Safety and comfort come first in everything we do – for every single person on board. Innovint Aircraft Interior GmbH Dipl.-Ing. Manfred Groning Holzmuehlenstrasse 84-86 22041 Hamburg, Germany Mobile: +49 (0) 172 400 54 56 Phone: +49 (0) 40- 69 69 86-0 Fax: +49 (0) 40- 69 32 02-6

SOURCE Cardiac Science Corporation