### Question
How is the "automated external defibrillator device" defined?


### Answer
The term **automated external defibrillator device** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 238q* as follows -

> a defibrillator device that—


(i) is commercially distributed in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 238q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

