Akron Purchases Three LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitors with 4-Year Service Plan
City Council — Akron - Citywide (Fire/EMS)
Council approved a contract with Stryker Sales LLC for three LifePak 35 cardiac monitors and a 4-year service plan for Akron Fire/EMS, passed on the consent agenda without the formality of publicly advertising for bids.
Akron City Council placed an ordinance on the consent agenda authorizing the purchase of three LifePak 35 cardiac monitors, equipment, and a 4-year service plan from Stryker Sales LLC. The consent agenda passed 13-0. Key Details: - Three LifePak 35 cardiac monitors — the latest generation of EMS cardiac monitoring equipment - Includes a 4-year service plan - No-bid contract with Stryker Sales LLC (sole-source medical equipment manufacturer) - Sponsored by Councilman Brad McKitrick (Public Safety Committee Chair) Why This Matters: Modern cardiac monitors are essential for paramedic response quality. The LifePak 35 is the current industry standard for advanced life support monitoring in the field. Source: City of Akron Council Meeting, March 2, 2026