Lifeaz, the pocket multilingual defibrillator that turns anyone into a first aid rescuer
Lifeaz has a simple mission: giving families and companies the power to act and save a life in case of cardiac arrest. Since 2021, the HealthTech startup has equipped more than 10 000 families and companies in Europe with its connected and CE-Marked defibrillator. Based on a technology that was, until now, only available in the public sphere, the Lifeaz defibrillator is a compact, lightweight and transportable device that can be installed at home (where most cardiac arrests occur), at work or even carried in a backpack. Until now, more than 15 lives have been saved and that’s only the beginning!
CARDIAC ARREST: A MAJOR CAUSE OF MORTALITY WORLDWIDE
Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the USA. According to the American Heart Association, most often, they occur in homes/residences (70%), followed by public settings (18.8%). Unfortunately, less than half get the immediate help that they need before professional medical assistance arrives. When cardiac arrest occurs, the first 4 minutes are crucial.
While CPR can keep blood flowing to the heart and brain for a time, most often, only defibrillation can restore the heart’s rhythm.
LIFEAZ DEFIBRILLATOR: THE 1ST DEFIBRILLATOR MADE FOR THE HOME
Lifeaz has a global and all-in-one approach to protect families and companies, rendering them able to act immediately in case of cardiac arrest :
● Lifeaz developed a unique, easy-to-use defibrillator, usable by everyone even without prior training. It guides the user every step of the way and automatically decides the therapy to deliver. There is absolutely no risk of getting it wrong.
● Lifeaz ensures remote performance monitoring and maintenance. Thanks to the connectivity of the defibrillator, Lifeaz continuously supervises the status of the defibrillators and will alert in case maintenance is necessary, or if the consumables are ready to be replaced (battery and/or electrodes). The goal is to ensure that all Lifeaz defibrillators are operational at any time, in case of need.
● Lifeaz teaches life-saving techniques, with physical or digital opportunities.
Johann Kalchman, CEO & cofounder of Lifeaz, explains: “Our goal is to democratize defibrillators and raise awareness of first aid gestures. Indeed, witnesses of cardiac arrest often find themselves helpless or not prepared enough to intervene in due time! Our portable defibrillator is extremely easy-to-use by anyone. It protects families, companies, collectivities, adapts to all environments and can be taken anywhere. And through its connectivity, Lifeaz can monitor the defibrillator to make sure it’s fully functional at any time!“.
LIFEAZ: ALREADY SAVING LIVES IN EUROPE
In the past few months, 10,000 families and companies in Europe have already equipped themselves with the Lifeaz defibrillator. They are now protected and can save their loved ones in case of emergency.
Dozens of them have intervened to rescue victims of cardiac arrest and 16 lives have already been saved, from a 3-years old kid to an 83 years old woman!
The trajectory is clear: Lifeaz is becoming THE startup that saves lives in Europe! The revolution has just begun.
CES VEGAS 2023: CONQUEST OF THE WHOLE WORLD
For the 1st time in Vegas, Lifeaz expects to increase notoriety and meet future partners in order to, tomorrow, save thousands of lives in the world.
Technical Specifications
● Size: 21 x 21 x 7 cm / Weight: 1,3 kg
● Water and dust resistant: IEC 60529/EN 60529 IP54
● 100% automatic, auto-diagnostic
● Connected and universal electrodes (adults and children)
● Integrated battery: IEC 60601-1/EN 60601-1
● Two modes: normal (by default) & child (victims aged 1-8)
● Multilingual: French, English and German
● Electrodes are changed every 2,5 years
● Battery lasts for 5 years, no need to be plugged in or charged
● Made in Europe
Availability
CE-Marked in Europe, the Lifeaz defibrillator is available for purchase at 999€ or for rent at 35,99€/month. An associated app that teaches the basics of live-saving techniques will also be available for free download in the coming months. The defibrillator will be available in the US by 2024, after FDA approval.
About Lifeaz
Founded in 2015, Lifeaz is a startup that develops a defibrillator for the home, to instantly help victims of cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death worldwide. The company brought together a highly reputable scientific committee made up of cardiologists and rhythmologists and was named by the MIT as one the 10 most promising and innovative startups in 2017. For more information: Lifeaz.
