Why Organizations Across Canada Are Upgrading to the LIFEPAK CR2

If your organization currently owns a Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus AED, it is important to understand that the device has been discontinued and support for key replacement components is ending. As batteries, CHARGE-PAKs, and electrode supplies are no longer available. It is time to plan the transition to the new LIFEPAK CR2 AED.

At AED.ca, we are helping organizations across Canada upgrade from aging LIFEPAK CR Plus units to the latest LIFEPAK CR2 while providing upgrade credits and ongoing maintenance support to make the transition as easy as possible.

Is the LIFEPAK CR Plus Discontinued?

Yes.

Stryker announced the discontinuation of the LIFEPAK CR Plus AED in 2019 as part of its transition to newer AED technology platforms. The LIFEPAK CR2 was introduced as the next-generation replacement designed to provide enhanced functionality, connectivity, and long-term support.

More recently, support for critical consumables such as QUIK-PAK electrodes and CHARGE-PAK battery chargers has also ended, making it increasingly difficult to keep many existing CR Plus units rescue-ready.

What Does This Mean for Existing LIFEPAK CR Plus Owners?

Many organizations ask:

"Can I continue using my LIFEPAK CR Plus AED?"

The answer depends on the condition of your device and whether replacement batteries and electrodes remain available.

The challenge is that once your pads or battery expire, obtaining replacement components may become difficult or impossible. Without valid pads and batteries, an AED cannot be considered rescue-ready.

For organizations responsible for employee, student, customer, patient, or visitor safety, waiting until parts become unavailable can create unnecessary risk.

Why the LIFEPAK CR2 Is the Recommended Replacement

The LIFEPAK CR2 is the direct successor to the LIFEPAK CR Plus and offers several significant improvements.

CPR Insight Technology

The LIFEPAK CR2 features cprINSIGHT™ technology, allowing rhythm analysis during chest compressions. This reduces interruptions in CPR and helps maximize hands-on chest compressions during a rescue.

Child Mode Button

Unlike many older AEDs, the LIFEPAK CR2 includes a Child Mode button that allows responders to switch from adult to pediatric rescue settings without changing pads.

Benefits include:

Faster response times
Lower maintenance costs
Simpler training
Fewer accessories to manage

Connectivity and AED Program Management

The LIFEPAK CR2 can support connected AED program management systems that help monitor readiness, simplify compliance, and alert organizations when maintenance is required.

Improved Voice and Visual Guidance

The CR2 was designed to provide clear instructions that help both trained and untrained rescuers respond confidently during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency.

Why Upgrade Before Your AED Fails?

Many organizations wait until their battery or pads expire before considering an upgrade.

Unfortunately, this approach can leave an organization without a functioning AED if replacement parts are unavailable.

By upgrading proactively, organizations can:

Ensure continuous AED protection
Reduce compliance risks
Improve emergency preparedness
Benefit from newer life-saving technology
Simplify future maintenance requirements

Upgrade Your LIFEPAK CR Plus Through AED.ca

AED.ca is helping organizations across Canada transition from discontinued LIFEPAK CR Plus AEDs to the newer LIFEPAK CR2 platform.

To make upgrading easier, AED.ca is currently offering upgrade credits for eligible LIFEPAK CR Plus devices.

Organizations that upgrade through AED.ca benefit from:

Competitive upgrade pricing
Upgrade credit opportunities
Nationwide Canadian support
Expert AED consultation
Ongoing maintenance services
Compliance assistance
Fast shipping across Canada

Helpful Resources

Learn more about AED ownership and compliance:

AED Maintenance Programs
https://aed.ca/pages/aed-maintenance-program
LIFEPAK CR2 AED
https://aed.ca/products/lifepak-cr2-aed
AED Registry Information
https://aed.ca/pages/aed-registry
AED.ca
https://aed.ca

Protect Your Investment with AED.ca's Full-Service AED Maintenance Plan

Many organizations discover that purchasing an AED is only the first step.

Ongoing inspections, battery replacement, pad replacement, documentation, and compliance tracking are essential to keeping an AED rescue-ready.

AED.ca's Full-Service AED Maintenance Plan helps organizations eliminate the administrative burden associated with AED ownership.

The program includes:

Annual on-site AED inspections
Digital inspection records
Automatic expiry tracking
Replacement pads included
Replacement batteries included
Compliance documentation
Scan-enabled AED identification and tracking
Audit-ready maintenance records
Priority technical support
Loaner AEDs during covered repairs

This helps ensure your LIFEPAK CR2 remains ready to respond when every second counts.

Why Organizations Choose AED.ca

Organizations across Canada trust AED.ca because we focus exclusively on AED programs.

Unlike many suppliers, we do not believe in overselling products or recommending equipment that organizations do not need.

Our goal is simple:

Help organizations select the right AED, keep it properly maintained, and ensure it is rescue-ready when a sudden cardiac arrest occurs.

Whether you operate a workplace, school, church, sports facility, healthcare clinic, condominium, manufacturing facility, or construction site, AED.ca can help you build a reliable and compliant AED program.

Get a LIFEPAK CR2 Upgrade Quote Today

If your organization currently owns a LIFEPAK CR Plus AED, now is the ideal time to evaluate your upgrade options.

Contact AED.ca to learn about available upgrade credits and discover how the LIFEPAK CR2 can help improve your emergency preparedness program.

A modern, fully supported AED is one of the most important investments an organization can make in workplace and public safety.

About AED.ca

AED.ca is Canada's AED Company, providing automated external defibrillators, AED inspections, AED maintenance programs, compliance support, and AED training solutions to organizations across Canada.

AED.ca specializes in helping workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, community organizations, sports facilities, and government agencies implement effective AED programs that are simple to manage and ready when needed most.

For more information, visit https://aed.ca.

About Martin Andrews

Martin Andrews is President of AED.ca and has helped organizations across Canada develop and maintain effective AED programs. He works with businesses, schools, healthcare providers, construction companies, and community organizations to improve sudden cardiac arrest preparedness through practical AED solutions, inspections, maintenance services, and compliance support.

His mission is to help ensure that every organization has access to reliable, properly maintained life-saving equipment when it is needed most. Connect with Martin on Linkedin @ linkedin.com/in/martin-andrews-27aa6116b