GUILFORD, Conn. – November 10, 2026 – Defibtech, a Connecticut-based manufacturer of lifesaving medical technology, today announced the upcoming launch of its new Lifeline VIEW 2 family of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Building on the success of the company’s award-winning Lifeline VIEW AED, the new product family introduces enhanced features designed to make AED ownership easier, maintenance more efficient, and emergency response more intuitive. All three models—the Lifeline VIEW 2, Lifeline VIEW 2 Auto, and Lifeline ECG 2—will begin shipping to customers in January 2027.

At the center of the AED’s enhanced design is a universal electrode pad system that eliminates the need for separate adult and pediatric pads. With the push of a button, rescuers can easily switch between adult and child rescue modes using the same set of pads, reducing complexity during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. The new pads also feature an extended four-year shelf life, aligning with the device’s four-year battery life to help simplify maintenance schedules, reduce replacement requirements, and lower the total cost of AED ownership.

The Lifeline VIEW 2 retains one of the original device’s most recognized features: full-color video guidance that walks rescuers through each step of an emergency. Clear voice prompts, on-screen text, and visual instructions help guide users through CPR and AED operation.

“We are excited to introduce the new Lifeline VIEW 2 family and build on the success of a product that has helped set Defibtech apart in the AED market,” said Joseph Mullally, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at Defibtech. “By listening to our customers, we’ve focused on improvements that make a real difference, from simplifying adult and pediatric rescues to reducing the ongoing maintenance associated with AED ownership. These enhancements deliver meaningful value to the organizations and communities that rely on our products.”

Three Models for a Range of Emergency Response

The new product family includes three distinct models, each designed to meet different emergency response needs:

  • Lifeline VIEW 2: Features full-color video guidance, universal adult and pediatric electrode pads, and simple adult/child mode selection.
  • Lifeline VIEW 2 Auto: Offers the same core features as the Lifeline VIEW 2 with fully automatic shock delivery when a shock is recommended, eliminating the need for the rescuer to press a shock button.
  • Lifeline ECG 2: Combines the intuitive AED features of Lifeline VIEW 2 with an additional ECG display, offering expanded functionality for professional responders.

All three models offer an optional dual-language feature, allowing rescuers to select English or Spanish spoken instructions. This capability helps make lifesaving technology more accessible to a broader range of responders.

Designed for use in schools, workplaces, airports, sports facilities, and other public-access environments, the Lifeline VIEW 2 family combines Defibtech’s established approach to intuitive rescue guidance with practical improvements that make managing an AED program simpler.

“Our goal has always been to remove barriers between a responder and a lifesaving intervention,” said AJ Pace, President and CEO of Defibtech. “With the Lifeline VIEW 2 family, we’re taking another step forward by making our technology easier to use, easier to maintain, and more adaptable to the needs of different responders. These advancements reflect our continued commitment to helping more people act with confidence when every second matters.”

The Lifeline VIEW 2 family also offers a compact, rugged design weighing less than three pounds, resistance to water, dust, and impact, and frequent automatic self-tests to help maintain device readiness. A one-touch status screen provides convenient access to AED readiness information, simplifying routine equipment checks.

About Defibtech

Defibtech is a leader and innovator in the design and manufacture of life-saving resuscitation devices, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), mechanical chest compressors, and related accessories that the public and healthcare professionals depend on every day. With more than 700,000 AED units shipped worldwide, Defibtech is committed to saving lives by producing the best AEDs that advanced medical technology has to offer. Headquartered in Guilford, Conn., all of Defibtech’s life-saving products are conceived and developed in-house and are designed and built in the United States at their state-of-the-art facilities. For more information about Defibtech and its products, visit www.defibtech.com.