Defibtech, LLC

What Defibtech, LLC does

Defibtech, LLC is a U.S. medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and automated chest compression (ACC) devices used in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, with a manufacturing facility in Branford, Connecticut, the company sells the Lifeline AED product family (Lifeline AED, Lifeline VIEW with full-motion video instructions, Lifeline AUTO fully-automatic, and Lifeline ECG with dual AED/ECG modes) alongside the Lifeline ARM and ARM XR mechanical CPR platforms. Its proprietary technology base includes an impedance-compensated biphasic truncated exponential waveform, active chest recoil via a suction-cup piston, and a software-driven motor-control algorithm that maintains compression depth and rate across variable chest resistance. The company holds FDA Premarket Approval for its AEDs, FAA TSO C-142a certification for its aviation battery, MIL-STD-810G and RTCA/DO-160G environmental qualifications, and IEC 60601-series electrical safety certifications, and protects key combinations under US Patent 8,774,916.

Defibtech monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of AEDs and ACC devices, with a recurring revenue layer from proprietary replacement pads (adult and pediatric SKUs across the DDU-100 and DDU-2000 series), 5- to 7-year battery packs, data cards, and premium service/maintenance plans with 18-month preventative intervals. Distribution runs through authorized domestic and international distributors backed by a direct U.S. sales team and an inside-sales motion via 1-866-DEFIB-4-U and [email protected]; bulk discounts are offered for orders of two or more units. The company serves 35+ verticals including EMS/pre-hospital, aviation, public transportation, corporate offices, hospitality, healthcare facilities, schools, sports venues, manufacturing, government, retail, waterway vessels, and emergency vehicles, with named reference customers such as Buncombe County EMS, Delta, LA Fitness, Pfizer, Marriott, and Yale.

Defibtech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nihon Kohden, a Japanese international medical device manufacturer, with no outside equity or private capital structure disclosed. The Lifeline ARM and accessories were transitioned to End-of-Life status effective July 30, 2025, while the ARM XR and Lifeline AED family remain active product lines. Across its history, Defibtech has shipped more than 650,000 units worldwide, received the 2016 Medical Design Excellence Award, and had its Lifeline AED displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Name

Defibtech, LLC

Legal name

Defibtech LLC

Website

https://defibtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Defibtech, LLC designs, manufactures, and sells automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and automated chest compression (ACC) devices for sudden cardiac arrest treatment, serving EMS agencies, healthcare facilities, aviation, public access, and corporate/industrial buyers across more than 35 verticals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated External Defibrillators

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac Rhythm Management (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT) (HLAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mechanical Circulatory Support (VAD, IABP, ECMO) (HLAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Automated external defibrillators
• Automated chest compression devices
• Cardiac resuscitation equipment
• AED accessories and consumables
• AED program management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AED Sales: Sale of automated external defibrillators including Lifeline AED, Lifeline VIEW AED, Lifeline AUTO AED, and Lifeline ECG AED. Products are sold with various battery options, pads, and accessories. One-time hardware purchase with optional accessories and replacement parts.
2. ACC Device Sales: Sale of automated chest compression devices including Lifeline ARM and ARM XR. These mechanical CPR devices are sold to EMS agencies, hospitals, and first responders with accompanying accessories, battery packs, and service plans.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Replacement battery packs, defibrillation pads (adult and pediatric), data cards, carrying cases, and training accessories. Recurring revenue from consumables that expire or need replacement.
4. Service Plans: Premium service plans offering warranty and post-warranty benefits including repairs and maintenance coverage. Preventative maintenance plans available at 18-month intervals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Defibtech designs, manufactures, and sells automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and automated chest compression (ACC) devices used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. Its Lifeline family of AEDs (Lifeline AED, VIEW, AUTO, ECG) and ARM/ARM XR ACC devices are sold to EMS agencies, hospitals, public venues, and workplaces, supported by replacement pads, batteries, training systems, and AED program management services.

Product overview

Defibtech, LLC offers a comprehensive portfolio of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and automated chest compression (ACC) devices for sudden cardiac arrest treatment. The product line includes the Lifeline AED family (Lifeline AED, Lifeline VIEW AED with video, Lifeline AUTO AED, and Lifeline ECG AED with ECG monitoring), the ARM ACC product line (Lifeline ARM and newer ARM XR with enhanced battery life), and corresponding training versions. Accessories include defibrillation pads, battery packs, carrying cases, and data cards. The portfolio serves both public access (lay responders) and professional EMS/healthcare markets, with products designed and manufactured in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lifeline: Product line of AEDs including Lifeline AED, Lifeline VIEW AED, Lifeline AUTO AED, and Lifeline ECG AED
• ARM XR
• Lifeline ARM
• ReviveR
• DefibtechMD

Products and services

• Lifeline AED Semi-automatic external defibrillator designed for public access use, providing advanced treatment for sudden cardiac arrest with simple two-button operation.
• Lifeline VIEW AED Semi-automatic AED featuring the first full-motion, high-resolution color video display with interactive step-by-step CPR, rescue breathing, and defibrillation guidance.
• Lifeline AUTO AED Fully automatic defibrillator that analyzes heart rhythm and automatically delivers a shock without user intervention when needed.
• Lifeline ECG AED Semi-automatic AED with ECG waveform display capability, dual AED and ECG monitoring modes, full-motion color video instructions, and non-diagnostic ECG monitoring for rhythm and heart rate.
• Lifeline ARM ACC Automated Chest Compression device for EMS providing mechanical chest compressions when effective manual CPR is not possible, with portable design and precise CPR delivery.
• ARM XR ACC Automated chest compression device for professional rescuers with active chest recoil via suction cup piston, integrated frame and backboard, automated compression depth adjustment (1.5 to 2.4 inches), and 60-minute battery life.
• Trainer VIEW AED Dedicated AED training system externally similar to functional DDU-2000 Series AEDs, with red over-molding to distinguish as training device, operating in AED Video Mode, AED ECG Mode, and Manual Mode with six representative training rescue scenarios.
• DefibtechMD AED Program Management AED program management services and medical direction for organizations deploying Defibtech AEDs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survival rates for Vfib cardiac arrest improved from 32% to 40% at Buncombe County EMS using Defibtech equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cardiac Science Corporation: Cardiac Science manufactures Powerheart AEDs and is a direct competitor in the public access AED market, serving similar EMS, school, corporate, and government customers as Defibtech.
• Philips HeartStart: Philips HeartStart is one of the most widely deployed AED brands globally, competing directly with Defibtech Lifeline AEDs in public access, corporate, aviation, and education markets. Both target lay-responder and professional use cases.
• ZOLL Medical Corporation: ZOLL is a direct competitor in AEDs (AED Plus, AED 3) and mechanical CPR devices (AutoPulse), serving the same EMS, public access, and hospital markets as Defibtech. Both companies are owned by large medical device parents (Asahi Kasei for ZOLL, Nihon Kohden for Defibtech).
• HeartSine Technologies: HeartSine (now part of Stryker) manufactures Samaritan AEDs targeted at public access and lay-responder use cases, directly competing with Defibtech Lifeline AEDs in offices, schools, and community settings.
• Stryker (Physio-Control / LUCAS): Stryker acquired Physio-Control and offers LIFEPAK AEDs and LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices. Directly competes with Defibtech's Lifeline AEDs and ARM XR ACC products in EMS and hospital segments.

Emerging players

• Avive Solutions: Avive Solutions is an emerging AED manufacturer focused on connected, cellular-enabled AEDs with software-driven fleet management. Comparable to Defibtech in public access defibrillation but with a more digital/software-centric approach that could represent competitive disruption.
• Mindray: Mindray is a growing Chinese medical device manufacturer offering AEDs (BeneHeart series) and patient monitoring products. Increasingly competitive in international and value-segment markets overlapping with Defibtech's public access offerings.
• CU Medical Systems: CU Medical Systems (a subsidiary of Korea's Medison Group) manufactures i-PAD AEDs and competes with Defibtech in international and emerging markets. Comparable product category with focus on affordable public access defibrillation.

Broad incumbents

• Nihon Kohden: Nihon Kohden is the parent company of Defibtech and a leading Japanese medical device manufacturer with broad portfolios in patient monitoring, neurology, and cardiology. Comparable as the strategic owner providing global scale, distribution, and capital backing.

Regional players

• Schiller AG: Schiller AG is a Swiss medical device company offering FRED AEDs and defibrillator/monitor products. Comparable to Defibtech in EMS and hospital defibrillation, with stronger European market presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DefibtechAEDs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/defibtech

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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