Checking Pad And Battery Pack Expiration Dates
It is important to check the expiration dates of the pads and battery pack. Both may be checked when the unit is off
by pressing the center softkey button to display the AED Status Screen. (Refer to the “
AED Status Screen”
section
in Chapter 6 of this manual.)
The expiration dates can also be found on each item: the pads package expiration date is printed on the outside of
the sealed package; the battery pack expiration date is printed on the label on the battery pack.
Once an accessory is past its expiration date, it should be taken out of service and replaced as soon as possible.
Follow the instructions in the “
Installing And Removing The Battery Pack
” and “
Connecting The Defi brillation Pads
”
sections of Chapter 3 in this manual to replace an expired part with an unexpired part. Pads should be discarded.
Battery packs should be appropriately recycled.
Checking The Defi btech Data Card (DDC card)
Each time the DDU-2000 Series AED is used, an event fi le is created on the Defi btech Data Card (DDC card) if
installed. If the unit was used to treat a patient, the DDC card in the unit should be removed and provided to the
patient’s care provider. A new DDC card should be installed before the next use.
To remove the DDC card, ensure the AED is OFF. Locate the data card/USB port access door on the right-hand side of
the unit. Open the data card/USB port access door by slightly pushing and then sliding the door down to release the
latch. The door will spring open. To remove the DDC card, press the card in as far as it will go, and then release. Upon
release, the DDC card will be partially ejected and can be removed by pulling the DDC card the rest of the way out.
To install a new DDC card, insert the DDC card into the thin slot in the side of the AED centered above the USB port
opening, notched end fi rst, label side up, until it clicks into place. The card should be fl ush with the surface of the
slot. If the card does not push in all the way, it may have been inserted upside down. In that case, remove the card,
fl ip it over, and try inserting it again.
Close the data card/USB port access door by closing and then pushing up the door until the door latch engages.
Note
: A DDC card is not required for the DDU-2000 Series AED to operate. Even if a DDC card is not installed, the
unit will still record basic essential information internally. The AED will still operate properly even after a “replace
data card” message.
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