Industry News
How a Connecticut VFD Elevated Cardiac Care with the ARM XR
The North Madison Volunteer Fire Company serves 17,000 residents across a sprawling response area. Like many Volunteer FDs, they face the constant challenge of doing more with fewer hands.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month 2025
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when an electrical malfunction of the heart causes it to suddenly stop beating properly. There are often no warning signs.
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Reliable AEDs: What to Look For and Why it Matters
With recent AED recalls removing hundreds of thousands of defective products from the market, choosing an AED with rigorous factory testing is more important than ever. How do you choose [...]
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Critical Recall of HeartSine AEDs: Immediate Action Required to Prevent Potentially Fatal Device Failures
A Class II recall has been issued for over 190,000 models of the Stryker HeartSine AED. The FDA reports devices possibly failing to shock due to a circuit board defect. [...]
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Industry Update: Stryker Announces End-of-Service for LUCAS 2 Chest Compression Systems
Stryker officially announced the obsolescence of their LUCAS 2 CPR device, from version 2.0 through 2.2. Stryker confirms replacement parts for LUCAS 2 devices are unavailable, making ongoing service and [...]
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BREAKING – Defibtech Sunsets the Lifeline ARM (Version 1) in Favor of Next-Generation ARM XR
Defibtech is sunsetting the ARM CPR device. Here's how MME is preparing end users, and transitioning to a consolidated support and service plan behind the next-generation ARM XR
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Industry Alert: Recall of Medtronic HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators
Medtronic recently announced a recall of specific Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators. This recall, labeled as a Class I recall by the FDA, is the most serious type because [...]
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A Life Saved – The Power of AEDs on Remote Worksites
Thanks to their quick response, cooperation, and first aid training – and most importantly, access to the AED – Devin was shaken but back on his feet by the time [...]
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When Seconds Count: A Factory’s AED Brings Worker Back to Life
“A lot of people think they’ll never have to use an AED. But it’s important to know where they are. And when you do need it, it tells you step-by-step [...]
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No Tariffs on Used Equipment
Are you waiting for quotes on new equipment? Dealing with price hikes due to tariffs? Pre-owned, patient-ready equipment is in stock and has no tariffs.
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Master Medical Equipment Joins HIDA to Strengthen Commitment to Healthcare Distribution Excellence
We're proud to announce our membership with the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA), the premier trade association representing the healthcare distribution industry.
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Five Years Later: How MME Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Continues to Support Healthcare Workers
Five Years Later: How MME Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Continues to Support Healthcare Workers As we mark the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic’s start, we’re reminded of the profound and lasting impact it has had on global healthcare systems. Frontline workers were thrust into unprecedented challenges, hospitals were overwhelmed, and resources were […]
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