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FDA Issues Preliminary Analysis of Certain Cardiac Science AEDs
The FDA has issued a preliminary analysis of the Cardiac Science Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillator(AED) G3 Series manufactured between August 2003 and August 2009. Affected models include the following: Powerheart models 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E; and CardioVive 92531, 92532 , and 92533 Problem and… Read More
A Perfect Storm of Good Fortune
Jim Niskanen, Modesto, CA – (2008) August 25, 2008 could have been a delightful day for Jim Niskanen. Two days earlier he arrived at the picturesque and luxurious Oglebay Resort and Conference Center outside Wheeling, West Virginia. Oglebay is the largest self-sustaining public resort in the USA, and includes a conference center, three golf… Read More
Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction
BOTHELL, WA– Cardiac Science is initiating a voluntary field correction after it was determined certain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) may experience a rare product issue in which the AED may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt. Device failure may affect resuscitation of the patient, which could lead to serious… Read More
PA House Passes Resolution to Raise Awareness About Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Pittsburgh–The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today adopted a resolution designating November 2009 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. House Resolution 521 was introduced on November 5 by Representative Mike Turzai, 28th Legislative District, along with 69 co-sponsors. The resolution passed unanimously 198-0. “Sudden… Read More
SCA Foundation Announces Winners of Video Awareness Contest
In Honor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, Foundation Donates AEDs to Winning SchoolsPittsburgh, Penn. – The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation today announced the winners of its second video awareness contest. The student competition drove teams from across the country to submit videos about the impact of sudden cardiac arrest and the… Read More
Raising Awareness at the World Series
Baseball fans attending the World Series and fans in all MLB markets nationwide will have an opportunity to learn about sudden cardiac arrest as they look through their MLB World Series souvenir programs. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has placed a full page ad in the program that begins, “With sudden cardiac arrest, it’s one strike and you’… Read More
Donate to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation on Wednesday, October 28
The Pittsburgh Foundation will match contributions through PittsburghGives PITTSBURGH–The Pittsburgh Foundation has initiated “PittsburghGives Match Day”—October 28—a way for individuals and companies to contribute to nonprofit organizations based in Allegheny County, PA, and make their gifts go further. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is… Read More
High School Coach Honored for Saving Student’s Life
2009 Genesis Awards Reception Held During National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month to Raise Awareness about the Nation’s Leading Cause of Death High school hero, Mike Piccione, was honored at the 2009 Genesis Awards Reception hosted by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, on October 15 at Hyde Park in Pittsburgh. Mike, a physical… Read More
HeartSine and Your Safety Company to Donate a Portion of Sales Proceeds to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. In conjunction with National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, this October, HeartSine Technologies Inc. and Your Safety Company have announced plans to make a donation to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation for every HeartSine® samaritan® PAD automated external defibrillator (AED) purchased through the Sudden Cardiac Arrest… Read More