DeChoker - First Aid Anti-Choking Device

Who Uses This Product? This emergency airway clearance device is safe to use on toddlers, children, and adults. It's administered by parents, emergency workers, school administrators, and more.

Why Give It a Try? Choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S.¹ Having a Dechoker can make all the difference, especially when standard protocols of back-slapping and chest thrusts fail. Its compact size stores well in a home first aid kit, in the RV, and at the workplace.

Dechoker Overview

The Dechoker anti-choking device is fully assembled and ready for emergencies. When the airway is obstructed, every second counts. Unfortunately, choking emergencies are a common occurrence among children and the elderly.² The Dechoker airway suction device generates 35kPa of safe vacuum force to dislodge the object.

The Dechoker device also bridges the gap when there are physical limitations with the responder performing the Heimlich maneuver. If the responder can't wrap his or her arms around the person, it is impossible to deliver the chest thrusts. Another limitation to the Heimlich maneuver is when the person is alone. The Dechoker doesn't require a second individual and can be self-performed.

 

Features and Benefits

• Small Enough to Carry in Any Size Bag or Purse
• Works for Anyone Ages 12 Months and Up
• Three Available Sizes for Proper Facial Fitting
• Can Be Self-Administered
• Powerful Suction to Remove Objects or Liquid
• Face Mask Size and Tube Length Work With Anatomy
• Single-Use Design

 

Size Options

To get the proper vacuum seal, there are three sizes to choose from. The Baby Dechoker is for children ranging from 12 months to three years of age to cover smaller facial features like the nose and mouth. It also has a shortened tube for a better fit. The child Dechoker fits the anatomy of children ages 3 to 12. Lastly, the adult version provides adequate facial coverage and a longer tube for ages 12 and up.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the Dechoker be self-administered?
Yes, the same instructions for use work when it is self-administered.

Does the Dechoker device have an expiration date?
Yes, the box indicates a 27-month shelf-life.

Is the device CE marked to be sold in Europe?
Yes, it has received the CE marking to indicate conformity with health, safety, and other directives for the European market. It is also registered with the FDA to meet other market registration requirements.

Is the Dechoker sterile?
No, it is a non-sterile device that is manufactured in a clean environment.

Does it hurt the patient when it's administered?
No, its design and vacuum force will not hurt the patient.

When the plunger is pushed in, does it force air into the patient?
No, the patented design will not force air into the patient due to its valve that prevents air from entering the mouth.

Can the Dechoker be cleaned and reused?
No, it is a single-use device.

Is special training required to use this device?
The product provides detailed instructions. Further proficiency in CPR is always recommended.

If the tube looks like it can fit an infant child, can it be used in this case?
No, the device is not to be used on infants under 12 months of age.

 

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Dechoker
• FDA Registration Number: ISO 13485
• Product Numbers: DCHA, DCHC, DCHT
• Sizes: Infant/Toddler, Child, Adult
• Shelf-Life: 2 Years
• Reusable: No, Single-Use
• User Age Range: 12 Months to Adult

 

Manufacturer User Instructions

The illustration below shows step-by-step manufacturer instructions for using the Dechoker device.

 

Footnotes

• ¹ Troy Tuttle, MS Choking Clinical Studies: Maneuvers to Modern Technology." NCBI National Center for Biotechnology Information (Oct. 2015)
• ² NCI Staff Member Choking Prevention and Rescue Tips." National Safety Council (2017)

 

Product Videos

 

How Dechoker Works Video (0:30 minutes)