AED Pad and Battery Replacement Costs (2026)
Official-shop prices and listed service lives for replacement pads and batteries used with the Philips HeartStart OnSite/Home/FRx family and the Avive Connect.
Replacement costs at a glance
| Accessory | Fits (seller) | Price | Listed life or terms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips HeartStart OnSite/Home Adult SMART Pads Cartridge (M5071A) | OnSite, Home (adult pads listed for patients 55 lb / 25 kg or more) | $99.00 | The official pad page did not state a shelf life in years. Cable length is listed as 54 in. Cartridge size: 6.56 × 4.93 × 1.27 in. | View at Philips AED shop |
| Philips HeartStart OnSite/Home/FRx Battery (M5070A) | OnSite, Home, FRx | $249.00 | Minimum 5 years shelf life before insertion; four years typical standby after installation when installed by the install-by date; minimum 200 shocks or 4 hours of operating time | View at Philips AED shop |
| Philips Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge (M5072A) | OnSite / Home (optional) | Not confirmed on a dedicated official product page | Listed as an option on the OnSite device page | OnSite page at Philips |
| Avive AED Pad Cartridge | Avive Connect | $99.99 | Warranted until the expiration date on the package (a shelf life in years was not stated). Avive lists free replacements with an active REALConnect subscription. | View at Avive |
| Avive battery | Avive Connect | No replacement battery sold | Seller describes a built-in rechargeable battery | Avive Connect page |
| Avive REALConnect (after year one) | Avive Connect | $199 / year | First year is included with the $1,899.99 device price | Avive Connect page |
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What we did not include
Third-party reseller prices for Zoll or other pads and batteries are omitted. Zoll's official web store did not show public prices without a login on Nov 12, 2026. This page also does not print Amazon prices.
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How we researched this guide
We read each product's maker or seller page on Nov 12, 2026 and recorded what that page listed: price (except Amazon), size or weight, case, and contents. We did not test these products. No product on this page has a score. See the methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Philips Home and OnSite models share pads and a battery?
Yes. The official Philips AED shop lists the M5071A adult SMART Pads cartridge and the M5070A battery for HeartStart OnSite, Home and FRx.
How long does the Philips battery last, according to the official page?
The official M5070A page lists a minimum 5-year shelf life before insertion and four years typical standby after installation when the battery is installed by the install-by date. It also lists a minimum capacity of 200 shocks or 4 hours of operating time, and 10 hours of use in training mode.
Does Avive sell a replacement battery?
No. Avive describes a built-in rechargeable battery and does not sell a replacement battery. Replacement pad cartridges were $99.99 on Nov 12, 2026, and Avive lists free replacements with an active REALConnect subscription ($199 per year after the first year).
Why are there no Amazon prices here?
This page uses official maker shops for these accessories. Amazon prices are never printed on this site.
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Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Reviewed by Jeremy Saul, MD · ER / Family Practice.