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We have the AED, we have the prescription, we have the cabinet and signs. Unfortunately we also have a dead battery.
Our AED's battery is dead, and a replacement one from Medtronic would be $280 or so (LifePak 500 non-rechargeable). The school would love to pay for it, but there is no money. I would love to pay for it, but I'm not in a position to do so.
We have an option to buy an off brand battery for $160 or so. It has the same warranty, and I've called the sellers and they say that they sell more of those than the regular ones, but it just doesn't feel right. Medtronic says that it doesn't void the warranty, but if it doesn't work correctly, then the item is no longer an FDA approved device, and they can't stand behind us.
Where can I go from here? Has anyone used a non-OEM battery?
My kids can't afford $1 gifts for secret santa, so we can forget about asking them to donate.
Any other ideas or options?
Our AED's battery is dead, and a replacement one from Medtronic would be $280 or so (LifePak 500 non-rechargeable). The school would love to pay for it, but there is no money. I would love to pay for it, but I'm not in a position to do so.
We have an option to buy an off brand battery for $160 or so. It has the same warranty, and I've called the sellers and they say that they sell more of those than the regular ones, but it just doesn't feel right. Medtronic says that it doesn't void the warranty, but if it doesn't work correctly, then the item is no longer an FDA approved device, and they can't stand behind us.
Where can I go from here? Has anyone used a non-OEM battery?
My kids can't afford $1 gifts for secret santa, so we can forget about asking them to donate.
Any other ideas or options?