Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Stryker first previewed the LifePak 35 system at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in April. The new LifePak 35 system received U.S.-only FDA clearance via a premarket approval (PMA) supplement on April 12. It builds on the previous version, the now-15-year-old LifePak 15.
LifePak 35, a connected solution, provides life-saving teams with crucial patient information. Stryker says it supports the needs of emergency responders while enhancing patient care.
According to a news release, the new monitor/defibrillator offers a slim, light, ergonomic design. It also features a large, intuitive touchscreen that provides a customizable clinical experience. LifePak 35 allows trend monitoring to guide caregiver decisions with configurable events and connected capabilities for patient data.
BTIG analysts Ryan Zimmerman and Iseult McMahon received early feedback from EMS and firefighters based on discussions online in April. They noted then that LifePak 35 carries a price point twice as high as the previous generation.
The analysts expected WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and a weight reduction of about 2-3 pounds. Software enhancements should help aid in CPR administration, enhanced battery life and other communication features, too.
“After more than 10 years of research, coupled with feedback from hundreds of our customers around the globe, we’re excited to offer first responders and essential healthcare professionals an innovative monitor/defibrillator in a familiar, trusted platform,” said Anne Mullally, VP and GM of Stryker’s Emergency Care business. “By enabling more efficient workflow and providing clinical advancements with LifePak 35, we are proud to support the challenges these providers face in our communities.”
