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EN-US HeartSine samaritan 350P User handbook Important: Please watch online training videos and read this User Handbook heartsine.com/videos User manual...
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Serial number (SN) Pad-Pak expiration date (YYYY-MM-DD) About Put information about your AED here: your Model HeartSine SAM 350P Serial number _________________________________________ Pad-Pak expiration date _______________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________________ Purchased from _______________________________________ Registration date ______________________________________ Customer support number For questions about your AED and its use, please contact...
HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P (SAM 350P) Recommended training When should I use the AED? What is sudden cardiac arrest? Getting to know your HeartSine SAM 350P AED Set up your AED Use your AED on an adult Use your AED on a young child...
CPR and use an AED. The company or store where you bought your HeartSine AED may provide CPR/AED training, or you can search online to find CPR/AED training near you.
HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P When should I use the AED? You should use your HeartSine SAM 350P on a person suffering cardiac arrest who is: • Unconscious • Not breathing normally You can tell this by doing the following: Shake the person •...
HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P What is sudden cardiac arrest? This AED is for use on someone who has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest: • Heart has suddenly stopped beating (no pulse) • Unconscious • Not breathing normally A sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack, where a person is awake and may have chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or tightness in the chest or somewhere else in the body.
HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P Getting to know your HeartSine SAM 350P AED Data port Attach pads Status indicator/ indicator action arrows Shock button Do not touch indicator/ Safe to touch action arrows indicator/ action arrows Pad-Pak (single-use battery On/Off button...
HeartSine samaritan PADs with the symbol delivery of defibrillation shock. The delivery of HeartSine samaritan PAD: UL Classified. See complete marking on product. The TSO/ETSO-certified Pad-Pak must be a defibrillation shock can stop disruption to the used on board commercial fixed wing aircraft.
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3. Remove AED from carry case and place AED and Pad-Pak on a table • Remove AED from carry case • Place your HeartSine SAM 350P AED and Pad-Pak face up on a table CAUTION: If the expiration date has passed, immediately replace the expired Pad-Pak.
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Set up your AED 5. Check the language on the AED • Press the On/Off button to turn on the AED • Listen for – but do not follow – the voice prompts to ensure that you hear English and do not hear a warning message •...
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• Find the expiration date on the rear of the Pad-Pak (YYYY-MM-DD) and write it in the space provided • Write the date you purchased your HeartSine AED and the name of the company or store where you bought your AED...
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Set up your AED 8. Register your AED We are required to track the location of each HeartSine Scan the QR code with your AED in the market. Therefore, it is very important that you smartphone camera to link to registration page: register your AED.
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Set up your AED 10. Place AED, instructions, scissors and razor in carry case Place the following in the storage compartment on the back of the carry case: • User Handbook • Quick reference guides • Scissors (Not included in AED package*) •...
Use your AED on an adult 1. Call 911 for medical help 2. Get the AED 3. Begin CPR (until AED arrives) • While waiting for the AED to arrive, begin CPR on the person • Place overlapping hands in the middle of the person’s chest •...
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Use your AED on an adult 4. Press the On/Off button and follow the voice directions • Kneel next to the person • Place the AED on the floor next to you • Press the On/Off button to turn on AED •...
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Use your AED on an adult 7. Open the electrode pouch • With both thumbs on the foil tabs, open the foil to release the pads WARNING: Do not use the pads if pouch is opened or damaged; immediately replace the Pad-Pak 8.
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Use your AED on an adult 10. Peel second pad from liner • With both thumbs on the white and clear round tabs, peel the second pad from the plastic liner 11. Place second pad • Place the second pad as shown in picture WARNING: Pads should be at least 1 inch apart and never touching one another Note: On a large-breasted person, place the pad on the person’s...
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Use your AED on an adult 12. Do not touch the person • When you hear “Analyzing, do not touch the patient,” make sure no one is touching the person “Analyzing, do not touch the patient.” 13. If a shock is needed, stand clear and press the shock button (as directed) •...
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Use your AED on an adult 14. Begin CPR when directed • When you hear “Begin CPR,” begin CPR on the person • Place overlapping hands in the middle of the person’s chest • With your arms straight, press down hard at least 2 inches deep and fast in time with the beat •...
Use your AED on a young child If the person is a young child (from 1 to 8 years of age or weighing 55 lb or less), you should use a pink Pediatric-Pak in place of the gray Pad-Pak, if available. If you do not have a Pediatric-Pak, continue using the Pad-Pak.
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Use your AED on a young child 4. Press the On/Off button and follow the directions • Kneel next to the child • Place the AED on the floor next to you • If you have a pink Pediatric-Pak, remove the Pad-Pak and put in the Pediatric-Pak (as described in Set Up Your AED) •...
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Use your AED on a young child 7. Open the electrode pouch • With both thumbs on the foil tabs, open the foil to release the pads WARNING: Do not use the pads if pouch is opened or damaged; immediately replace the Pad-Pak or Pediatric-Pak 8.
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Use your AED on a young child 10. Peel second pad from liner • With both thumbs on the white and clear round tabs, peel the first pad from the plastic liner 11. Place second pad • If you cannot place the pads 1 inch apart, place the second pad on the center of the bare back as shown in Figure C •...
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Use your AED on a young child 12. Do not touch the child When you hear “Analyzing, do not touch the patient,” make sure no one is touching the child “Analyzing, do not touch the patient.” 13. If a shock is needed, stand clear and press the shock button (as directed) •...
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Use your AED on a young child 14. Begin CPR when directed • When you hear “Begin CPR,” begin CPR on the child • Place overlapping hands in the middle of the child’s chest • With your arms straight, press down hard and fast in time with the beat •...
AED, follow the steps in the next section, Maintain your AED, to ensure that your AED is ready to use. In the event you have used your HeartSine samaritan PAD, you must clean the AED and replace the Pad-Pak, which can be used only once.
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After you use your AED 3. Separate electrode pads from battery • Cut both cords to separate pads, tray and foil from the battery cartridge 4. Dispose of electrode pads and battery separately • As the electrode pads may have contacted human bodily tissue, fluid or blood, they should be disposed of as infectious waste •...
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• You may use 70% isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt that is hard to clean CAUTION: Do not clean the HeartSine SAM 350P with cloths or cleaners that might damage the AED CAUTION: Do not place any part of the AED in...
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• Store your AED 9. Tell us when you use your AED! • As soon as your HeartSine SAM 350P AED has been used, please report the use of the AED to Stryker at aedevent@stryker.com or to the AED store or company where you purchased your AED •...
Maintain your AED Your HeartSine SAM 350P AED runs a self-test each Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. If an issue is found during the self-test, the status indicator will change from flashing green to flashing red and you will hear an alert and voice instructions.
USB data cable (optional) PAD-ACC-02 This USB cable allows you to get data from the HeartSine samaritan PAD after the AED has been used on a person. The cable is needed to get data from the HeartSine samaritan PAD. EN-US...
Appendices Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix B Warnings and cautions Appendix C Potential adverse effects Appendix D Voice prompts Appendix E Limited warranty statement...
Appendix A Troubleshooting While device is off: Indication Solution The Status indicator is Check the expiration date on your Pad-Pak flashing red or not lit, or you (see step 7 on page 11): hear a continual beep • If the expiration date has passed, immediately replace the Pad-Pak •...
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While device is on: Indication Solution When the AED is on, the WARNING: THERE IS NOT ENOUGH Status indicator is red and BATTERY CAPACITY TO DELIVER A SHOCK. the AED beeps IMMEDIATELY REPLACE THE PAD-PAK OR FIND ANOTHER AED • If you cannot find another Pad-Pak or AED, the AED will continue to analyze the person’s heart rhythm and tell you when CPR is needed, but it will not be able to deliver a shock...
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• Do not attempt to service the AED as you will not be able to make it work • After emergency services takes over care of the patient, contact HeartSine Technologies or email heartsinesupport@stryker.com as soon as possible You hear “Memory full”...
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While device is on: Indication Solution You hear “Warning low The first time you hear this message, the AED battery” will continue to work properly. However, it may have less than 10 shocks left so make sure you have an extra Pad-Pak ready to use and be prepared to swap it quickly.
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WARNINGS People on whom you can use the AED The HeartSine samaritan PAD has been designed to work on people who are not awake (unconscious) and not breathing normally. If the person is awake (conscious) or breathing normally, do not use the HeartSine samaritan PAD on the person.
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If you suspect that the Pad-Pak or Pediatric-Pak is damaged, replace it immediately. Temperature range for operation The HeartSine samaritan PAD, with its battery and pads, is designed to operate in the temperature range of 32°F to 122°F. Use of the device outside of this range may cause the device to not work properly.
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• Skin burns around the electrode placement area • Allergic dermatitis due to sensitivity to materials used in electrode construction • Minor skin rash For the full safety and effectiveness information, download the complete SAM 350P User Manual at heartsine.com. EN-US...
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Appendix D Voice Prompts Following are the voice prompts used by the HeartSine SAM 350P. Read the voice prompts in advance of use to be familiar with the types of instructions given. PROMPT Before and during analysis “Adult patient” (heard when Pad-Pak installed) “Child patient”...
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PROMPT If a shock is not required “No shock advised” “Begin CPR” “It is safe to touch the patient” “Place overlapping hands in middle of chest”* “Press directly down on the chest in time with metronome”* “Remain calm”* If a shock is required “Stand clear of patient;...
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For how long? HeartSine warrants, from the date of the sale to the original end user, the HeartSine samaritan PAD for the full eight (8) year service life. Products with a stated expiration date are warranted until such expiration date.
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Agent or call Customer Support at 800 442 1142. Our technical representative will try to resolve your issue over the phone. If necessary, and at our sole discretion, we will arrange for service or a replacement of your HeartSine product. You must not send back any product without our authorization.
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YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE. Stryker SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, COMMERCIAL LOSS FROM ANY CAUSE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OF ANY NATURE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES, HOWEVER OCCASIONED,...
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The complete user manual for HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P, which includes specifications, technical data and a symbol glossary, is available on our website. This User Handbook along with HeartSine samaritan PAD user manuals in all available languages can be found on our website at heartsine.com/product-manuals...
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