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Dangerous Goods Regulation Update 2021
Intellisense® Battery for Powerheart® Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Lithium metal batteries are dangerous goods (hazardous materials), UN No. 3090, therefore
they are generally subject to transport regulations, depending on transport mode.
AED model
Part Number (P/N)
Series type
# of
cells
inside
battery
Total
Lithium
Content
grams
per battery
Battery Manufacturer
(SAFT)
Test Summary
Report #
G3 and G3 Elite
9145-X, and 9146-X
4
9.2
TC-199 *
G5
XBTAED001A
4
9.2
TC-230 *
G5 TSO
XBTAED005A
4
9.2
TC-230 *
G3 TSO
9147-201-TSO
6
13.8
TC-137 *
The SAFT Battery Information Sheet and corresponding Test Summary Report * must be
referenced for shippers to correctly identify and classify lithium metal batteries for transportation.
Lithium metal batteries are measured and classified by lithium content.
All shippers of AEDs and batteries should present this safety documentation when tendering
shipments to their freighter forwarder, airline, shipping line or trucking company as this will help
to prevent any confusion or delay in acceptance and transport.
* Meets standards of part III, sub-section 38.3 of United Nations Manual of Test and Criteria.
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Air Shipment – Intellisense® Battery for Powerheart® AED
To determine acceptance for international shipment of Cardiac Science Powerheart AEDs or
spare lithium batteries via FedEx Express and UPS, check their websites.
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-guide/dangerous-goods/international-locations.html
https://www.ups.com/ship/dg?loc=en_US
DHL Express and the U.S. Postal Service cannot accept our batteries for air transport.
The following International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
Packing Instructions (P.I.) must be used to ship Cardiac Science batteries:
UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries, 9, P.I. 968 Section IA *
UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Packed with Equipment, 9, P.I. 969 Section I **
Air shipments restricted to certain destinations by parcel express carriers may be given to a
freight forwarder for possible acceptance on an IATA cargo airline service under either cargo
IMP codes: RBM * (UN3090) or RLM ** (UN3091)
These regulated hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cannot be offered to airlines as
general cargo or declared as “not restricted”.
AEDs or spare batteries for air shipment must be correctly prepared and declared on the IATA
Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods (DGD).
* Stand-alone replacement / spare battery
** Automated external defibrillator (factory packaged)
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Air Shipment – Intellisense® Battery for Powerheart® AED (continued)
It is forbidden for an individual air traveler or business to transport a Cardiac Science
Powerheart AED with battery or a spare Intellisense® AED battery in their baggage.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) for Crew and Passenger (PAX) guidance
(which is derived from International Civil Aviation Organization Rulings) has a table referencing
lithium batteries with a 2 g or under lithium content level.
IATA DGR 62 edition states in table 2.3.A …carried by PAX and Crew
- Spare lithium batteries exceeding 2 g cannot be put in checked or carry-on
baggage
- Lithium battery powered electronics – installed- (including medical electronics)
exceeding 2 g cannot be put in checked or carry-on baggage
- See IATA DGR 2.3.5.8.4
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) which is the regulating body for flights originating
in the United States (TSA screening) states lithium metal with a 2 g or under lithium content
level is allowed (see below) however Intellisense® batteries exceed that threshold level.
If the travel originates in the United States, then the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations
must be followed. See: www.PHSMA.dot.gov.safetravel
*Individual airlines – understand that each passenger and cargo airline can set their own
limitations for acceptance of lithium batteries if they comply with the law of the state (i.e.
United States) or IATA/IACO whichever is more restrictive.
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U.S. Ground Parcel Shipment – Intellisense® Battery for Powerheart® AED
Parcel - See U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR 173.185.
Note: Parcel shipments within the continental United States of AED or spare batteries are not
required to be declared on U.S. DOT “shipping papers” as fully regulated hazardous materials if
the shipment is correctly prepared and offered by a trained “hazmat” employee. Each package
cannot weight more than 66 lbs.
The U.S. Postal Service cannot accept our batteries for parcel transport.
U.S. Ground Truck Shipment – Intellisense® Battery for Powerheart® AED
Less than Truckload (LTL) - palletized
U.S. DOT Hazardous Material Table Basic Description 49 CFR 172.202 (b):
UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries, 9
UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Packed with Equipment, 9
Truck shipments should be prepared as fully regulated and declared on U.S. DOT “shipping
papers”.
LITHIUM BATTERIES
FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD
AIRCRAFT AND VESSEL
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Ocean Shipment - Intellisense® Battery for Powerheart® AED
The International Maritime Organization Dangerous Goods Code, Chapter 3.2, Dangerous
Goods List classifies our batteries as:
UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries, 9
UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Packed with Equipment, 9
No changes to the International Maritime Organization Dangerous Goods Code 2018 Edition
Packing Instruction 903.
It should be noted that many ocean carriers require pre-approval for dangerous goods bookings
and require special formatting for dangerous goods declarations (a.k.a. IMO or Multimodal
Dangerous Goods Form).
Frequently Asked Questions:
1-My business is not in the United States. Do these dangerous goods regulations apply?
Answer: Yes. Shipments including lithium must be handled correctly to ensure everyone’s
safety. Regulations such as ADR, IATA, IMO, and TDG all regulate the transport of lithium
batteries. If you have further questions, contact the transportation agency or ministry of
transport in your country for guidance about lithium batteries.
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Frequently Asked Questions (continued):
2-Can Cardiac Science Corporation (USA)/ ZOLL provide dangerous goods declarations
for a shipment that is not the original sale transaction from the factory?
customer does not have staff with dangerous goods training credentials (IATA, IMDG and 49
CFR) then they need to hire a “trained” contractor to act on their behalf.
3-Can a shipper change the lithium metal battery (UN3090 and UN3091) classification?
Answer: No. The 9.2 or 13.8 grams of lithium content drives the battery’s classification.
4-Can Cardiac Science provide the actual UN 38.3 testing records to a carrier?
Answer: No. The battery manufacturers actual test records are proprietary information;
therefore, Cardiac Science’s provides the Test Summary Report and Battery Information
Sheet to customers, freight forwarders and carriers.
5-Why does Cardiac Science (ZOLL) provide a Battery Information Sheet versus a Safety
Data Sheet (formerly MSDS)?
Answer: According to the U.S. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) batteries are
considered “articles” therefore they do not have to comply with the SDS requirement under the
Global Harmonized System (GHS) classification for chemicals. See Battery Information Sheet
supplied by SAFT for further explanation.
6-Can I use the Special Provision 188 (ADR and IMDG or Special Provision 230 (IMDG) to
transport these batteries?
Answer: No. Powerheart AED batteries are over the lithium content threshold defined in SP188
(road and ocean transport) and SP 230 (ocean transport) therefore these special provisions
cannot be used as exceptions for dangerous goods shipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions (continued):
7-How does Cardiac Science package its dangerous goods?
Answer: For shipments of AEDs and replacement lithium batteries Cardiac Science uses
UN Specification packaging 4G (Fiberboard) that meets packaging group II standards. For
U.S. ground parcel shipments of replacement batteries, we use a fiberboard box that meets the
1.2-meter drop-test requirement of 49 CFR 173.185.
8-Can Cardiac Science (ZOLL) or a third party unpack an AED carton and remove the
battery before it arrives at an end user?
Answer: No. For traceability purposes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires
that medical devices (UN3091) sold in commerce must remain in the original factory packaging.
It cannot be opened and have the lithium battery removed prior to delivery at an end user.
9-For used lithium batteries how do I transport and dispose of them?
Answer: Dispose (recycle) lithium batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Check the Battery Information Sheet for guidance. Used batteries are regulated for transport the
same way as new batteries. Never ship damaged and/or defective batteries by air. You
cannot use the U.S. Postal Service to ship our batteries (new or old).
This update is only provided as a job aid. Correct up to date information regarding the shipment of
dangerous goods from governing regulatory bodies, carriers and the manufacturer’s technical references
must be checked. Only trained individuals should handle and ship dangerous goods.
