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Recertified HeartSine samaritan: price, Pad-Pak, and whether it’s worth it in 2026
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Recertified HeartSine samaritan: price, Pad-Pak, and whether it's worth it in 2026

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Recertified HeartSine Samaritan, a buyer's guide from AED Brand Review
$875 Save 38% vs $1,411 new
Price checked 30 September 2026 at AED Leader, in stock, 3-year warranty. FDA-approved under PMA P160008. Model 350P.
Check price at AED LeaderAlso at Response Ready ($875)

Verdict: A fair deal when the $536 saving matters more than the extra 5 years of warranty. For most buyers the new 350P at $1,411 is the better long-term value.

ABR Buyer ScoreChecked 30 September 2026
8.5 / 10Excellent
Value10
Features7
10-year cost8.5
Price today$875 recertified ($1,411 new)
10-year cost$1,347

Best for: One cartridge to track, at the lowest price

The same single-cartridge simplicity at $875. Basic feature set, no CPR feedback.

How we scoreEvery score is out of 10 and higher is always better. Value compares the price with the other 14 AEDs we track; Features covers coaching, durability, child use and connectivity; 10-year cost is the device plus the pads and batteries bought over ten years, from our 10-year AED cost table. The overall ABR Buyer Score is the average of the three. Prices are re-checked at AED Leader and dated on the page.

In the box: Recertified Samaritan PAD 350P, Pad-Pak, carry case, inspection tag, window decal, free ground shipping (AED Leader listing; was $975)

Quick answer

A recertified HeartSine samaritan is the same FDA-approved device as new, tested on a defibrillator analyzer, fitted with a new Pad-Pak, and warrantied. In 2026 it runs about $655 to $950 depending on model, seller and warranty term, versus $1,411 (350P), $1,651 (360P) and $1,761 (450P) new at AED Leader. It is the most compact, portable AED on the market, with the simplest consumable of any brand, which makes recertified HeartSine the best-value pick for tight spaces and mobile use, as long as the seller documents the test and gives a multi-year warranty.
The HeartSine samaritan is the AED people buy when space and simplicity matter most. It is among the smallest and lightest FDA-approved defibrillators (2.4 lb; only the 2.1-lb Avive Connect is lighter), carries an IP56 rating for dust and water, and uses a single Pad-Pak cartridge that combines the battery and pads into one part. That last detail is the quiet advantage: one thing to track, one thing to replace. Recertified is how budget-conscious buyers get it, at close to half the new price. The device is unchanged; only the price moves. As always, the seller matters more than the label, and the HeartSine market runs from about $655 to $950 for the same unit, and the cheap end carries a one-year warranty.

9.0

Editorial score
Best for: tight spaces, mobile and outdoor use, and buyers who want the simplest upkeep at the lowest recertified price. Skip if: you want a large visual CPR display (choose a recertified ZOLL AED 3) or the single most popular home model (a recertified Philips OnSite).

Prefer new with everything in one order? Compare the HeartSine 350P AED package ($1,463.80) and the HeartSine 450P AED package ($1,813.80).

Recertified HeartSine 450P price: $875 with a 3-year warranty

A recertified HeartSine samaritan PAD 450P is $875 at AED Leader and Response Ready with a 3-year warranty, against $1,761 new (19 September 2026). One-year-warranty units elsewhere run $655 to $795; the $875 units are the lowest three-year price. The 450P adds CPR rate coaching that the 350P and 360P lack.

Recertified HeartSine 350P: $875 with a 3-year warranty

A recertified HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P is $875 at AED Leader and Response Ready with a 3-year warranty and a new Pad-Pak (19 September 2026), against $1,411 new. The 360P and 450P recertified are also $875, so the 450P with CPR coaching is the better buy at the same price.

Refurbished HeartSine AED: which model and what it costs

Refurbished (recertified) HeartSine samaritan units run $655 to $950 across the market; the $655 to $795 units carry a one-year warranty, the $875 units at AED Leader and Response Ready carry three years. All three models (350P, 360P fully automatic, 450P with CPR Rate Advisor) are $875 there, tested on a Fluke Impulse 7000 with a new Pad-Pak.

Quick answer

A recertified HeartSine Samaritan PAD 350P costs $875.00 at AED Leader and Response Ready, verified 30 September 2026, against $1,411.00 for a new unit. Warranty on a recertified AED ranges from one to three years depending on the seller, and only two of the five sellers we checked publish what their recertification process actually inspects. Running cost is identical to a new unit at about $472 in consumables over ten years. It is one of only two AED families approved for over the counter sale in the United States, so no prescription is required.

Verified by AED Brand Review on 30 September 2026 against the published product data of AED Leader and Response Ready.

Is a recertified HeartSine worth it?

Quick answer

Yes for compact, portable, low-maintenance needs on a budget. You get an identical FDA-approved device with a new Pad-Pak for a large discount off new. The trade-off is a shorter warranty, so the seller’s documented process and warranty length are what matter.
Sudden cardiac arrest kills more than 356,000 people outside hospitals each year in the US, and survival falls about 10 percent per minute without defibrillation (American Heart Association). The HeartSine earns its place where a bigger unit will not fit or travel: a small reception desk, a patrol vehicle, a backpack for a coach or guide. A recertified HeartSine delivers that same portability. Safety does not depend on the unit being new: it depends on correct shock output verified on an analyzer, a non-expired Pad-Pak, and current software. A properly recertified HeartSine has all three plus a warranty.

What the recertification process actually involves

Quick answer

A proper recertification is a documented multi-point process: analyzer testing for correct joule output, a guideline software check, a new genuine Pad-Pak, cleaning and inspection, internal circuitry testing, and recorded expiration tracking. Ask the seller for the point count and whether an analyzer is named.
The top-ranking HeartSine listings claim a “10-point” or “12-point” process but never list the points. Using AED Leader’s published 9-point Re-New process as a documented reference standard, a complete recertification of a HeartSine samaritan includes:
StepWhat happensWhy it matters
Analyzer testUnit tested on a defibrillator analyzer for FDA-compliant joule outputConfirms the shock is correct, which the unit's self-test cannot verify
Guideline / software checkFirmware verified against current AHA guidelinesKeeps CPR prompts and shock protocol current
New Pad-PakNew genuine Pad-Pak (battery and pads in one cartridge), 4-year lifeThe Pad-Pak is the single consumable and the top failure point
Clean and inspectSanitized, IP56 seal checked, digitally inspectedPreserves the ruggedness and portability the HeartSine is bought for
Circuitry testInternal circuitry verified for ongoing self-testsEnsures the unit keeps checking itself after delivery
DocumentationPerformance recorded; Pad-Pak expiration archived; recall notification registeredPuts the unit in the manufacturer recall chain
The buying rule is unchanged: a documented process with a named analyzer test beats a vague “10-point” claim with no listed steps.

350P vs 360P vs 450P: which recertified HeartSine to buy

Quick answer

The 350P is semi-automatic, the 360P is fully automatic, and the 450P adds a CPR Rate Advisor. All three use the same Pad-Pak and the same body, so choose by whether you want automatic shock delivery and real-time CPR rate feedback.
No competitor page compares these models, which is exactly the buyer’s question. Here is the clean version:
ModelShock deliveryCPR Rate AdvisorBest for
samaritan 350PSemi-automatic (press to shock)NoThe value default. Simplest, lowest cost.
samaritan 360PFully automatic (no button)NoSettings where you want the device to shock automatically.
samaritan 450PSemi-automatic (press to shock)YesBuyers who want live CPR rate feedback.
All three recertify the same way and, at AED Leader, all three carry the same $875 recertified price, so the choice is purely about features, not budget. For most buyers the 350P is the right default; step up to the 450P only if CPR rate feedback matters to your responders.

Recertified vs new HeartSine

Quick answer

The device is identical. New buys a longer manufacturer warranty at full price. Recertified buys the same compact, IP56 unit with a new Pad-Pak for a large discount, with a shorter warranty.
 Recertified HeartSineNew HeartSine
Typical price (2026)$875 at AED Leader$1,411 to $1,761
DeviceSame, FDA-approved, IP56Same, FDA-approved, IP56
Pad-PakNew, genuine, datedNew, genuine, dated
Warranty1 to 3 years (seller-dependent)8 years manufacturer
Best forBudget-focused, compact and mobileLongest warranty, 8-plus year hold

What a recertified HeartSine should cost in 2026

Quick answer

The band on 19 September 2026 runs $655 to $950. The cheapest listings ($655 to $795) carry a one-year or unstated warranty; the lowest price that carries a three-year warranty is $875 at AED Leader and Response Ready, $25 under the only other three-year listing (AED.com, $899.99). Compare on warranty length and whether the Pad-Pak is new and dated.
Recertified HeartSine prices verified live on 19 September 2026 (nine sellers from Google page one plus the two network stores):
SellerModelPriceWarranty
AED Leader Lowest 3-year price350P / 360P / 450P$8753-year minimum, 9-point process
Response Ready350P / 360P / 450P$8753-year
Equipment Express350P$655Not stated on page
AED Market350P$695Not stated on page
AED.us (Encore)350P / 360P$6951-year
Live Action Safety350P$785Not stated on page
AED.us (Encore)450P$7951-year
Purchase AEDs450P bundle$8902-year
Live Action Safety450P$895Not stated on page
AED.com350P$899.993-year
AEDs Today350P$950Not stated on page
Read this as a warranty decision. The market has moved: $655 to $795 now buys a recertified 350P or 450P with a one-year or unstated warranty. AED Leader and Response Ready list all three models at $875 with a three-year warranty, and AED Leader publishes its 9-point process and the Fluke Impulse 7000 analyzer test. The $180 to $220 premium over the cheapest listing buys two extra years of coverage on a device that must work once; on a 450P the gap to the one-year AED.us unit is $80. The only other three-year listing is AED.com at $899.99 for the 350P alone. Model the full 10-year cost with our AED Cost Calculator.

Buy the recertified HeartSine samaritan

The most compact AED, simplest upkeep, lowest recertified price. $875 with a 3-year warranty, new genuine Pad-Pak, documented 9-point analyzer test, free shipping. Same FDA-approved device as new.
See the recertified HeartSine →

Pad-Pak: the single-consumable advantage

Quick answer

HeartSine combines the battery and pads into one Pad-Pak cartridge with about a four-year life. You replace one part on one date, instead of tracking a separate battery and pad schedule. A recertified unit ships with a new Pad-Pak, so your first replacement is about four years out.
Most AEDs make you track two consumables on two clocks: a battery and a pad set that often expire at different times. HeartSine collapses that into a single Pad-Pak, which is the simplest maintenance of any AED brand and a real reason space- and staff-limited sites choose it. On a recertified HeartSine the Pad-Pak is installed new, so the four-year clock starts at delivery. Confirm the printed date on arrival. Over a full service life the running cost matches a new HeartSine, so the recertified saving is entirely upfront.

Is a recertified HeartSine safe and FDA-legal?

Quick answer

Yes. Reselling a recertified AED is legal, and the device keeps its FDA Premarket Approval. Safety comes from a documented analyzer test, a new in-date Pad-Pak, and current software.
The HeartSine samaritan is a Class III device the FDA regulates through Premarket Approval (PMA). Recertification restores a previously deployed unit to a documented ready state; it does not change the approval. Small sites, vehicles, and mobile programs on fixed budgets deploy recertified HeartSine units without a compliance downgrade. Placement still matters as much as the device: the OSHA response-time guidance applies equally to new and recertified units, and our AED laws by state guide covers what your location requires.

Who should buy recertified, and who should buy new

Buy recertified HeartSine if…Buy new HeartSine if…
You need the most compact, portable AED on a budgetYou want the full 8-year manufacturer warranty
You want the simplest upkeep (one Pad-Pak)You plan to hold the unit 8-plus years
The seller documents the test and includes a new Pad-PakA grant or budget already covers the new price
Still weighing models? Run the Find Your Perfect AED quiz, compare specs on the AED comparison tool, or read the recertified AED guide. Want the simplest home unit? See the Philips OnSite. Want a large CPR display? Compare the ZOLL AED 3.

How the HeartSine Samaritan 350P compares

ModelVerified priceTen year running costPediatric methodBest for
HeartSine Samaritan 350P (this page)$1,411About $472Separate Pediatric Pad-Pak, about $279Outdoor, portable, over the counter
Philips HeartStart OnSite$1,589 to $1,819About $894Separate M5072A cartridge, prescription onlyUntrained staff, offices, home
ZOLL AED Plus$2,082About $330Pedi-padz II, $155 every 2 yearsLowest running cost, workplaces
Philips HeartStart FRx$2,099 to $2,199About $854Reusable child key, about $139 onceSchools, mixed adult and child settings

New unit prices verified at AED Leader and Response Ready on 30 September 2026. Ten year running cost is our own calculation from published consumable part prices and service lives. We checked the top five ranking pages for every one of these models and not one publishes a table like this.

What each seller promises on a recertified unit

SellerWarrantyReturnsStated process
AED Leader3 years100 per cent money back guaranteePublished 9-point Re-New process, Fluke Impulse 7000 test
AED.com3 years, Cardio PartnersNot stated on page10 point in-house recertification process
American AED3 years30 day money backRecertified plus new pads, battery, case
AED Market1 year30 day money backNew pads, new battery, carrying case
Enerspect1 yearNot stated on page5 point comprehensive recertification process

Compiled from each seller published page on 19 September 2026. No seller publishes this comparison. A recertification process claim is a marketing statement unless the seller states what the points actually are, and only two of the five do.

Before you buy: shipping, prescription and the small print

  • Prescription. Only two AED families are approved for over the counter sale in the United States: the HeartSine Samaritan 350P and the Philips HeartStart OnSite in its adult configuration. Every other model here, including the FRx, ZOLL, Powerheart G5, LIFEPAK CR2 and Defibtech, is a prescription device.
  • Free physician authorisation. Several sellers include a free prescription from a board certified physician with the purchase, so the prescription requirement is rarely a real obstacle.
  • Free shipping threshold. AED.com and American AED both publish free ground shipping on orders above $199 in the contiguous United States.
  • Approval route. AEDs are FDA approved through premarket approval, a PMA number. PMA is the only FDA route for an AED, so any seller naming another pathway has it wrong.

Quick answers

Short, sourced answers to the questions buyers ask most about this model. Prices are the ones we verified at AED Leader on the date shown.

How much is a recertified HeartSine Samaritan 350P?

$875 at AED Leader and Response Ready, price checked 30 September 2026, reduced from $975, with a 3-year warranty and a new Pad-Pak. New, the 350P is $1,411.

How much is a recertified HeartSine 450P?

$875 at AED Leader and Response Ready on 19 September 2026, the same price as the recertified 350P and 360P, with a three-year warranty and a new Pad-Pak. New, the 450P is $1,761 at AED Leader, so the recertified unit saves $886 (50 percent). AED.us lists a one-year Encore 450P at $795 and Purchase AEDs a two-year bundle at $890.

Is it okay to buy a refurbished AED?

Yes, when the seller documents the test and the warranty. A recertified HeartSine is the same FDA-approved device under PMA P160008, tested on a defibrillator analyzer, fitted with a new dated Pad-Pak and covered by the seller's warranty. Buy from a seller that names its test process and gives at least three years; avoid one-year listings unless the price gap is large enough to fund a replacement.

Which recertified HeartSine should I buy: 350P, 360P or 450P?

At $875 each the choice is features only. 350P: semi-automatic, over-the-counter, the default. 360P: fully automatic, shocks without a button press. 450P: semi-automatic with the CPR Rate Advisor, which tells the rescuer to push faster or slower. All three share the Pad-Pak, the IP56 body and the 8-year new-unit warranty; recertified units carry the seller's warranty instead.

Is a recertified HeartSine worth it against a new one?

The saving is $536, the smallest gap of any recertified AED we track, because the new 350P is already inexpensive. If you plan to keep the unit more than five years, the new model 8-year warranty is usually better value.

What is included with a recertified HeartSine 350P?

A new Pad-Pak holding pads and battery in one cartridge, a carry case, inspection tag, window decal and free shipping at AED Leader, with a 3-year warranty on the unit itself.

Is a recertified HeartSine still FDA-approved?

Yes. It remains the same device under PMA P160008. Recertification restores a used unit to a documented ready state with new consumables; it does not change or reduce the FDA approval.

Related research on recertified HeartSine units

Sources

Buying for a house rather than a workplace? Our AED for home use guide compares the two no-prescription models and what each costs to keep ready for ten years.

Recertified HeartSine FAQ

Is a recertified HeartSine samaritan worth it?

Yes for compact, portable, low-maintenance needs on a budget. It is the same FDA-approved device as new, with a new Pad-Pak, for a large discount. Buy from a seller that documents the analyzer test and gives a multi-year warranty.

How much does a recertified HeartSine cost in 2026?

About $655 to $950 depending on model, seller and warranty term, versus $1,411 (350P), $1,651 (360P) and $1,761 (450P) new at AED Leader. The lowest verified price with a 3-year warranty is $875.

What is the difference between the 350P, 360P, and 450P?

The 350P is semi-automatic, the 360P is fully automatic, and the 450P adds a CPR Rate Advisor and comes in semi and fully automatic versions. All share the same Pad-Pak and body.

What is a Pad-Pak and how long does it last?

A single cartridge that combines the battery and pads, with about a four-year life. It is the only consumable you replace, which simplifies upkeep.

What warranty comes with a recertified HeartSine?

Between 1 and 3 years depending on the seller. Three years is the strongest available. Confirm the term before purchase.

The one-line decision

If you need the most compact AED with the simplest upkeep, and the seller documents the test plus a multi-year warranty with a new Pad-Pak, buy the recertified HeartSine at $875 with a 3-year warranty. If you need the longest possible warranty and plan to hold it 8-plus years, buy new. Check your local requirement in the AED laws by state guide first.

References

  1. American Heart Association, Cardiac Arrest statistics and Chain of Survival, 2024.
  2. US FDA, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Premarket Approval.
  3. OSHA, Cardiac Arrest and AEDs in the workplace.
  4. HeartSine samaritan 350P/360P/450P specifications (Pad-Pak, IP56, model differences) and recertified pricing verified live from aedleader.com, responseready.com, aed.com, aedmarket.com, aed.us, liveactionsafety.com, equipment.express, purchaseaeds.com and aedstoday.com on 19 September 2026.
Updated September 2026 · Reviewed by the AED Brand Review Editorial Team · Prices verified live and may change. Confirm current pricing on the linked product pages before purchase.
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The same 350P for $875

Recertified units are the same model under the same FDA premarket approval, restored and tested before resale. The device that stops a cardiac arrest does not care what you paid for it.

HeartSine Samaritan PAD 350P (Recertified)Price verified 30 September 2026 at AED Leader and Response Ready
New $1,411$875You keep $536, 38% off
  • Same device, same approval. A recertified 350P carries the same FDA premarket approval as the new unit. It is not a clone and not a downgrade.
  • Minimum three year warranty, guaranteed. Most resellers give one year or less on a refurbished AED.
  • Free shipping on orders above $199 in the contiguous United States.
  • $536 back in your budget covers about two replacement Pad-Paks ($236 each), which is the part that actually expires.

The honest risk. A recertified AED is a used device. That is why the three year warranty matters more than the price. If the warranty were one year we would not recommend it.

Check $875 at AED LeaderSingle units, one to four devicesCheck $875 at Response ReadyFive or more units, fleet and compliance

More from our own testing: our recertified 350P page, the full 350P review, recertified versus new, and how to choose a refurbished AED.

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