Philips FR3 AED Pads
Overview Professional-grade pads for the FR3 are used in EMS and clinical settings. Compatible AED Models Verify compatibility with your specific AED model before ordering. Check the product listing or.
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Overview
Professional-grade pads for the FR3 are used in EMS and clinical settings.
Compatible AED Models
Verify compatibility with your specific AED model before ordering. Check the product listing or contact Response Ready for confirmation.
When to Replace
Replace electrode pads after each patient use or when the printed expiration date is reached. Your AED’s status indicator will signal when replacement is needed.
Shelf Life and Storage
Store pads in their original sealed packaging in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Check expiration dates regularly and order replacements in advance.
Key Features
- Designed for reliable adhesion and energy transfer
- Clear placement guide included
- Sealed packaging for extended shelf life
Philips FR3 pads are purpose-designed for the HeartStart FR3 — the professional-grade AED used by EMS, fire service, and trained corporate ERTs. Not interchangeable with consumer-tier FRx Smart Pads II or OnSite pads. The FR3 platform’s higher-energy escalating shock profile and faster analysis cycle require pads engineered to match. Authentic Philips inventory from authorized U.S. distributors only.
FR3 pads are the professional-grade replacement electrodes for the Philips HeartStart FR3 — used in EMS, fire, and clinical environments. They do NOT cross-fit with the FRx or OnSite. Confirm the FR3 model number before ordering.
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⚡ Plan Your FRx Deployment
Coverage, cost, and compliance— three tools, 10 minutes total.
Step 1
Quantity Calculator
How many FRx units does your facility need? Building type, sq ft, floor count. AHA 3-minute standard.
Step 2
Cost Calculator
True 5-year FRx program cost. Device + pads + battery + cabinet + inspection + training + registration.
Step 3
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- ⚖️ Head-to-Head
Compare side-by-side.
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Philips FRx vs Philips OnSite
Same brand, different tier. Is the FRx worth the $415 upgrade over the OnSite? Depends on children.
- Also Consider
Related FDA-approved AEDs.
- Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Are FR3 pads cross-compatible with FRx?
No — Philips FR3 pads are exclusively for the FR3 professional defibrillator. The connector, pad geometry, and SMART Biphasic tuning are different from the consumer-grade FRx SMART Pads II and OnSite M5071A. The FR3 is Philips’ EMS / clinical-grade AED used by fire departments and ambulance services; FR3 pads support that pro-grade workflow. Despite the similar Philips HeartStart naming, FR3 and FRx accessories do not cross-fit. Confirm the device model — usually printed prominently on the device label — before ordering refills.
Do FR3 pads include CPR feedback?
No — Philips FR3 pads are passive electrodes without a CPR feedback sensor. For CPR feedback in the Philips ecosystem, no current Philips AED offers built-in compression sensing. The closest equivalents are ZOLL CPR-D-Padz (AED Plus only) with Real CPR Help, or Cardiac Science G5 ICPR pads (G5 only). If CPR feedback is your priority and you’re considering Philips FR3, look at the ZOLL AED Pro instead — same pro-grade tier with manual override, ECG display, AND Real CPR Help in one package.
- Verification & Sources
Every FRx spec traces to a primary source.
FDA 510(k) P180028
Philips HeartStart FRx approval verification
Philips Healthcare
Official product documentation + specifications
AED Leader
Current 2026 US retail pricing reference
American Heart Association
CPR + AED placement guidelines
American Red Cross
Pediatric AED guidance (under 8 / 55 lbs)
AEDBB Methodology
Full editorial framework · 4 primary sources · monthly verified