CR2 has purchased a provider of automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiac emergency response solutions, CardioReady.

CardioReady’s solutions including its proprietary certification framework, promote proper implementation of emergency response protocols helps in protecting US organizations from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

CR2 president John Ehinger said the addition of CardioReady further helps the company’s commitment to save lives by improving the safety capabilities of its clients as well as assist them to minimize risk and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

"With the aid of our Medical Advisory Board, we are excited for the opportunity to build upon CardioReady’s innovative solutions and offer the next phase of Cardiac Emergency Preparedness," Ehinger added.

"We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with the CardioReady team and believe our collective clients will quickly benefit from the synergies of capabilities between the two enterprises, particularly as we expand our national network of 1,500 providers."