Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) requires immediate intervention, yet traditional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are often inaccessible when needed most. Defibrio developed the world’s first smartphone-powered AED to address this gap, integrating defibrillation technology with mobile accessibility.
Developing this device required multidisciplinary engineering, regulatory compliance, and strategic collaboration. Andrews Cooper (AC) designed key innovations in energy conversion, heart rhythm detection, and ruggedization, conducting extensive testing and iteration while developing hundreds of test protocols for third-party validation. A coordinated network of industry partners contributed expertise in UX design, supply chain and manufacturing readiness, and MedTech regulatory compliance to bring the AED from concept to production.
The result is a regulatory-compliant, scalable medical device designed for FDA Class III and EU MDR approval, balancing technological innovation with real-world feasibility.
