Is My AED Discontinued? 2026 End-of-Life & Parts Availability Guide

An AED does not announce its own retirement. It keeps passing self-tests and showing a green light right up until the day you cannot buy pads for it. This guide tells you where every model stands — not from a manufacturer press release, but from what we can actually still supply.

Why that distinction matters. "Discontinued" usually means the manufacturer stopped building the device. What actually affects you is whether consumables are still obtainable — and those two things happen years apart. A device can be discontinued and perfectly maintainable, or still nominally supported while its parts quietly dry up. We track the second one, because it is the one that leaves an empty cabinet.

Retired — plan a replacement

Production has ended and support is materially gone. Keep the unit maintained and on the wall while you budget, but do not expect this to hold indefinitely.

• Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 / G3 Pro. Discontinued. Consumables are still available — adult electrodes 9131-001, paediatric 9730-002, battery 9146-302, plus a lower-cost re-celled battery 9146-ABE — so you can keep a G3 rescue-ready today. Accessories are already going: the premium carry case is withdrawn and training units are no longer stocked. What to replace a G3 with →
• Philips HeartStart FR2 / FR2+. Long discontinued. We no longer stock parts for these. If you have one on a wall, it should be treated as decorative rather than as a rescue asset.

Winding down — supply is tightening

These are still in service in large numbers, but parts availability has become unreliable. This is the stage most people miss, because the device still works fine.

• LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK Express. Superseded by the CR2. The combined Charge-Pak parts — 11403-000001 for the CR Plus and 11403-000002 for the Express — are not currently orderable online; call us and we will tell you what can be sourced. Paediatric QUIK-COMBO electrodes 11101-000016 remain in stock. CR Plus & Express parts guide →
• Philips HeartStart FR3. The primary battery and the paediatric mode key are both on extended backorder, and the carry cases are withdrawn. The device is still capable, but plan on lead times rather than next-day supply.

Current — fully supported

In production, consumables readily stocked, no supply concerns. If your AED is on this list, the only thing to manage is the replacement schedule.

Prices are starting configurations and change — check the product page for current pricing.

How old is your AED?

The number that matters is the date of manufacture, printed on the label on the back of the device — not the date you bought it, which can be a year or more later. AEDs run roughly 8 to 10 years of useful service life.

• Under 6 years: maintain normally. Nothing to think about beyond the replacement schedule.
• 6 to 8 years: start budgeting. Check which tier above your model sits in, because a "winding down" model at seven years is a different risk from a current one.
• Over 8 years: plan active replacement, and stop investing in expensive consumables you will not use up.
• Failing self-test with in-date pads and battery: that is the device telling you it is finished, whatever its age. See why is my AED beeping.

The mistake that costs the most

Buying a full-price battery for a device you are going to replace within two years. On several models the battery is a third of the cost of a new AED, and consumables bought late in a device's life are largely wasted spend.

If your unit is past eight years, the better move is usually to buy the cheapest compliant consumable that keeps it rescue-ready — or on a discontinued model, a re-celled battery where your programme permits it — and put the difference toward the replacement. We will tell you honestly which situation you are in.

Frequently asked questions

Which AEDs are discontinued in 2026?

The Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 and G3 Pro are discontinued, though consumables remain available. The Philips HeartStart FR2 family is long discontinued with no parts support. The LIFEPAK CR Plus and Express have been superseded by the CR2 and their Charge-Pak supply is now unreliable.

Can I still buy pads for a discontinued AED?

Often yes, for a period after the device itself is retired. Powerheart G3 pads and batteries are still available, for example. Charge-Paks for the LIFEPAK CR Plus and Express are not currently orderable online — call us for availability.

How long does an AED last?

Roughly 8 to 10 years from the date of manufacture printed on the device label. Storage conditions matter: a unit in a climate-controlled office typically outlasts one kept in a vehicle.

How do I know if my AED is too old to keep?

If it fails a self-test while the pads and battery are in date and correctly seated, it has reached the end of its life regardless of age. Past eight years from manufacture, plan replacement rather than continued investment in consumables.

Related

• AED pads & batteries by model — full compatibility guide
• Powerheart G3 is discontinued — what to replace it with
• New vs refurbished AEDs
• Do AEDs expire?

Last reviewed: 18 August 2026. Availability reflects our own stock and sourcing position and is reviewed monthly. Manufacturer support status is separate from parts availability — call us for the current picture on your model.