Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Adult Intellisense Pads

Choose standard Intellisense pads at $89 for untrained-staff sites (offices, hotels, banks). Choose ICPR pads at $134 for trained-staff sites where staff can act on CPR rate + depth feedback. The $45 premium per pack adds up over 8 years, but it’s the cheapest path to a CPR-feedback AED — no device upgrade required, just buy ICPR at next pad cycle. Untrained rescuers can’t use the coaching, so for them the upgrade is wasted. Trained gym, school, or industrial safety staff benefit measurably.

No — G5 Intellisense pads have a different connector and Intellisense detection chip than legacy G3 pads. The G3 used the older 9131-001 pad SKU. Forcing G5 pads onto a G3 (or vice versa) won’t connect. For G3 owners, refill with G3-specific pads. For G5 owners, refill with G5 Intellisense. If you operate a mixed fleet (some G3, some G5), stock both SKUs — and consider upgrading the G3 units to G5 since G3 supply windows will narrow over time as the platform retires.

Yes — Cardiac Science is now owned by ZOLL Medical (acquired 2021). The Powerheart G5 platform continues with active product development, an 8-year warranty backed by ZOLL, and reliable U.S. distribution. There was buyer skepticism during the Stryker / ZOLL acquisition periods, but those transitions are complete. The G5, ICPR pads, pediatric pads, and Intellisense batteries are all supported with enterprise-grade reliability. The Cardiac Science brand survives as a ZOLL product line, not as an independent company.