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LifeVac Home Kit – Airway Suction Device for Adults & Children

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Why you'll love it
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Second-line rescue. Intended for use only after the standard choking protocol has been followed without success
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No power needed. Non-powered, non-invasive device operated by a push and pull of the handle
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Adult and child masks. Includes an adult mask and a pediatric mask; intended for choking victims at least 1 year old
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Practice mask. Home Kit includes a practice mask and practice instructions to learn the motion before an emergency
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FDA De Novo. FDA classified it in Class II as a suction anti-choking device as a second-line treatment (De Novo DEN250012, 2025)

Specifications

TypeNon-powered suction anti-choking device, second-line
FDAClass II, De Novo DEN250012
AgeGreater than 1 year old
MasksAdult, pediatric, practice
UseSingle use only
Weight8 oz (per LifeVac page)
Size14 x 8 x 3 in (per LifeVac page)
LatexNot made with natural rubber latex
LifeVac  |  SKU: 2288
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Description

A non-powered second-line choking rescue device

LifeVac is a non-powered, non-invasive suction device intended to resolve choking in a victim with complete airway obstruction when the standard choking protocol has been followed without success. It does not replace calling 911 or performing the choking protocol.

The Home Kit includes the suction device, adult, pediatric and practice masks, and instructions for use. It is for people over 1 year old, is single use in an emergency, and should be practiced with the practice mask before you ever need it.

What's in the box
1xLifeVac suction unit with one-way valve
1xAdult mask
1xPediatric mask
1xPractice mask
1xInstructions for use
Practice mask comes in the Home Kit. LifeVac's product page lists the suction device, three masks and instructions; it does not list a storage bag for the Home Kit.

Frequently asked questions
When do I use LifeVac?

Only after the standard choking protocol has failed. LifeVac's instructions say: 'LIFEVAC DOES NOT REPLACE CALLING 911 OR PERFORMING CHOKING PROTOCOL.' LifeVac also says to practice with the practice mask and review its training video before you ever need it. The instructions for a person who is choking are to call 911 and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts, and if still choking, suction per the instructions.

What does the FDA say about it?

FDA's De Novo order (DEN250012, April 2025) describes it as 'a non-powered, non-invasive, single-use-only airway clearance device intended to resolve choking in a victim with a complete airway obstruction when a current choking protocol has been followed without success.' It is classified Class II as a suction anti-choking device as a second-line treatment.

What ages is it for?

The instructions say it is for choking victims greater than 1 year old when the choking protocol fails, and that it can be used by a layperson or a medical professional (18 years or older). Children under 1 year of age are listed as a contraindication.

When must it not be used?

LifeVac lists these contraindications: patients with an endotracheal tube already in place; non-choking individuals, such as drowning victims, people with breathing difficulty such as asthma, or people breathing on their own; and children under 1 year of age.

Are there side effects or risks?

LifeVac states use may result in bruising of the face from the mask, coughing after the object is removed, and hypersensitivity to plastic. It also says the unit is not guaranteed to resuscitate a victim, to use it only on the face, and to keep it out of the reach of children because it is not a toy. It is not made with natural rubber latex.

Is it single use?

Yes. LifeVac states units are single use only and should be disposed of after use in a choking emergency. After a real use you can report it at LifeVac's usage report page to request a free replacement kit, per the instructions.

How do I store it and when do masks expire?

Keep it somewhere safe, dry and accessible, such as a kitchen cabinet, out of direct sunlight and extreme heat or cold. Masks carry an expiration date and must be replaced before it. LifeVac's site says the mask manufacturer recommends replacing masks every two to three years or by the date on the packaging.