LifeVac is the ONLY portable, non-invasive airway clearance device that is registered and regulated by Health Canada as a Class 1 suction device and is also peer-reviewed by the medical industry. LifeVac uses a patented design that includes a one-way valve system which means that when applied, air vents OUTSIDE the unit and does not push air into the victim. The rescue device simply uses a short burst of suction, with minimal air volume, to mimic a forceful cough. When the handle of the plunger is pushed down, air escapes out the sides of the valve; when the plunger handle is pulled back, negative pressure is generated, and it suctions out the lodged material. LifeVac is supported by a growing number of peer-reviewed medical studies and expert opinions that validate it as a credible option to clear a blocked airway. We strongly believe that LifeVac is an essential piece of safety equipment that can assist lay people and First Responders in choking-related emergencies.

LifeVac is intended to be used after other BLS protocols have failed. However, many times it is impossible to perform BLS protocols on a choking victim for various reasons including the physical size of the individual and the rescuer, as well as the condition of each of the participants. For example, for many in a wheelchair, current choking protocols simply CAN NOT be performed. However, LifeVac levels the playing field and is a viable option for all.

Currently LifeVac has documented over 3700 successful uses and is licensed and distributed in over 28 countries.