Without oxygen the brain suffers irreversible damage within minutes. You call 911, and while the ambulance is on its way you can act instead of waiting.
Immediate suction, designed to dislodge the obstruction and clear the airway at once in an emergency.
The design allows an ergonomic grip: you can use it on yourself, with no help from anyone else, if you're home alone.
The device goes directly on the face. Nothing is inserted into the throat and no mouth-to-mouth is needed, so the intervention stays clean and safe.
It comes with several masks to protect the whole household, from the youngest just discovering solid food to frail older relatives.
Press the mask on and pull firmly. The movement is immediate and anyone can do it, even in a panic.
Extremely compact, it fits easily in a kitchen drawer, a glove box or a bag, so it can be with you at every meal.
1. Place it
Place the right size mask over the nose and mouth so that it seals well.
2. Push down
Holding the mask in place, push the handle down with your other hand.
3. Pull
Without breaking the seal, pull the handle upwards in one quick, firm movement.
How it works
In a choking emergency every second counts. The device is designed to stay obvious and effective even in a panic. See how it works, and why it's made for the whole family.
Bought it a month ago after a bad scare with a badly chewed piece of steak... when you're single and live alone, that kind of thing is your nightmare, there's nobody there to slap you on the back. I tried it on my hand to see, and the suction cup pulls very hard. Sounds silly, but I eat a lot more calmly in the evenings now. Recommended.
I was afraid it would be another cheap plastic thing that tears on the first try, given the prices you see online... But it's actually very sturdy. The plastic on the masks is nicely flexible and clear (you can see right through it), and the pump genuinely feels solid, not junk at all. Even the case it goes in is decent. No complaints, it's reassuring to have it in the medicine cabinet if it's ever needed.
I bought it to have at home, just in case. Honestly, the manual is very clear, 3 steps at most, and my wife and I understood it in two minutes. I'm giving 4 stars though because I'm afraid I'd forget the movements in a panic... A little QR code in the box leading to a 30-second demo video, so you could see the grip for real, that would be the thing, that would make me 100% comfortable. Otherwise the product is fine, the plastic is nice and thick, and the suction cup pulls hard when you try it empty.
My daughter is 9 months old and we've just started solids, and I was horribly anxious at every single meal... My big worry was that the mask would be too big for a baby's face (a lot of models online only come in adult size). Honestly, I was very relieved when I unpacked it, the small mask really is small and fits her perfectly. Essential for peace of mind.
The parcel was well packed and tracking worked from start to finish, no complaints there. It took a bit longer than I thought, so I'm giving four stars to be honest about it. For a product like this it's no disaster, but better to order ahead than when you already need it.
I was afraid it would be too big, but the yellow case is actually compact. I put it straight in the drawer, right next to my son's high chair. That way it's within reach during meals, and the bright yellow shows up immediately, no hunting around for ages if something happens.
Last year I bought something like this from a Chinese site... it was a total rip-off, incomprehensible English manual, and nobody answered my emails. Straight in the bin. This is completely different. The manual is properly written and clear. I emailed them a question and they replied the next day. I ended up buying two (photo). At least now we can relax.
Since her stroke my mother often swallows the wrong way while eating, and we've had two bad frights at the table already... A lot of people assume a kit like this is only for children, but the large mask fits an adult perfectly. I left one with her and bought one for myself too, just in case. Honestly, it puts the whole family at ease during meals.
When I bought it my partner teased me a bit for being paranoid... Then three weeks later he was the one asking me to order another for his parents' house, where we all have lunch together every Sunday with the little ones! Once you see the kit there in the kitchen and you understand what it could prevent, honestly, nobody laughs any more. A big relief.
It's cherry tomatoes, grapes and round sweets that frighten me, the ones that block the throat completely. I tried the device empty and the suction is firm, you can feel it pulling properly. I always cut everything into quarters, but I can't check what people give my daughter when she's not with me.
I spent a good while comparing the models that pop up on social media, plenty of those sites have no address, no proper manual, and nobody to talk to. That's why I chose this one, not for the price, because it isn't the cheapest. For a product like this I'd rather pay a little more and know who I'm dealing with.
I did a first aid course three years ago, so I thought I'd manage if it came to it. Then on the day my daughter choked on a piece of apple, I froze completely. It was a nightmare. In theory you know the movements, but when the real thing happens you panic and nothing comes to mind. That's why I ordered this device straight afterwards. Having something to hand that works by itself changes everything, I'm much calmer for it.
I never thought I'd be writing a review like this... The other evening my two-year-old nearly choked on a piece of hot dog, my nightmare come true. He couldn't get any air. While my husband called the emergency services, I took the device out of the drawer. Two pulls and the piece came straight out. The paramedics came out and checked anyway, everything was fine. Honestly, this thing saved his life that evening, I'm grateful every day that we bought it.
I often look after my grandchildren at home, and my greatest dread was not having the physical strength for the right movements if something happened... At my age there isn't much strength left in your hands. When it arrived I tried it empty, and honestly, it takes no effort at all. You just place it and pull the plunger. A huge weight off my mind for the Wednesdays when the little ones are with me.
I'll admit I got stuck on the price for a long time before buying, it clearly isn't cheap for something that will probably sit motionless at the back of a cupboard. But then you think that if something happens to your child one evening and you don't have it, you'll blame yourself for the rest of your life. It's been put away in the kitchen for four months, I hope I never have to open it, but at least we sleep soundly. No regrets.
I'm a volunteer firefighter and honestly, I see a lot of dangerous nonsense online about choking. What I liked about this brand is that they don't push it on you as some miracle product that replaces the paramedics. You call the emergency services, you start the back blows, and this kit comes in on top of that if the obstruction doesn't clear. Fair, honest, and it could save a life until we get there. I recommend it without hesitation.
I was so afraid of losing my head and ruining everything because of the stress... I know my hands start shaking straight away in a situation like that, and that's terrifying. But honestly, when I opened the box I saw there are zero buttons and no strange settings on it. You just press it on and pull the plunger. It's almost impossible to get the movement wrong, even in full panic. Knock on wood I never need it, but at least I'm calmer.
The product is good and nicely made. My only reservation is that I'd have liked to read more detail on how to clean it after real use, and when the masks should be replaced. I ended up emailing customer service and they did reply, but it would be better if it were there in black and white in the manual.
I was a little wary of ordering a safety device online without having seen it in person, but since you can send it back if the quality isn't right, I took the chance. In the end I'm keeping it, the kit is very nicely made. I asked a question by email before buying and customer service replied extremely quickly, which gave me confidence straight away.
I take four children at home and my mandatory training is up to date. I still wanted this device, because the training always reminds you that time matters most. It's on display in the living room where it can be seen, and parents often ask me where I got it.
