Engineered for one thing:
to save a life.

Three steps: (1) Place the device on the cocking strip on a flat, stable surface that can support your weight. (2) Lean over it and press down with your body weight to compress the spring mechanism — this is what cocks it. Do not try to pull or twist. (3) Place the mask fully over the person's mouth and nose, hold the red grip with one hand, support the person's head with the other, and press the device straight toward the face. The automatic vacuum activates instantly. When the obstruction clears, breathing out naturally releases the vacuum. Watch the instruction video above before you need it.

Yes. Once cocked, lifewand can be used on another person or on yourself. Place the mask over your own mouth and nose, hold the red grip, and press the trigger. The automatic mechanism works exactly the same way — it does not require another person to operate.

Yes. lifewand can be cocked and used up to 100 times. After each use, re-cock it on a stable surface and it is ready again. The two exceptions: if you use it in a real life-saving emergency, complete the short report and we will send you a free replacement — we want you to have a fresh device ready. And replace the device when it passes its "Use by" date regardless of use count, as the seal integrity may degrade over time.

This is a deliberate safety design — not a limitation. The mask geometry, seal profile, and vacuum level are calibrated specifically for each age group's facial anatomy and airway dimensions. A single device with interchangeable attachments creates the risk of grabbing the wrong part in an emergency. With lifewand, the right device for each person is already set up and ready. Pick it up, use it.

Large (ages 14 and over), Medium (ages 7–13), Small (ages 1–6). If someone is right at an age boundary — for example a large 6-year-old or a small 7-year-old — choose based on face size rather than age exactly. The device is not for use on infants under 12 months. When in doubt, contact us and we will help.

lifewand contains a precision mechanical vacuum mechanism — not a simple plunger. It is manufactured under ISO 13485, the international quality standard for medical devices, with component tolerances and performance verification that a consumer product does not require. The price reflects the engineering and the regulatory compliance behind consistent, repeatable performance every time you use it. If you compare it to a device that works differently every time, it is not comparable.

The "Use by" date refers to the seal integrity guarantee — not a drug expiry date. lifewand contains no chemicals that degrade. The date is the period over which we guarantee the airtight seal on the vacuum chamber maintains full performance. We recommend replacing your device when it passes this date, as the seals may begin to degrade — even though the device may still function. Think of it as a smoke alarm battery: replace it before it fails, not after.

Wipe the exterior and mask with a damp cloth or alcohol wipe. Do not disassemble, submerge in water, or attempt to clean the internal mechanism. lifewand is not designed to be taken apart — the internal mechanism is sealed to maintain the vacuum integrity. Disassembly may compromise the device's performance. If you used it in a real emergency, contact us for a free replacement rather than attempting to clean and re-use it.

We will replace it — free of charge. No questions asked. Once a lifewand has been used in a real emergency, we want you to have a fresh device ready. Complete the short report here and we will send you a replacement. The safety of the people around you should never depend on whether you can afford to re-equip after an emergency.

LifeVac and Dechoker are plunger-style devices: the suction they generate depends entirely on how hard and fast the user pulls. Under stress, that is highly variable. lifewand is different in a fundamental way: its internal automatic mechanism generates a consistent ~3.2 bar vacuum on every activation, regardless of how hard or fast you push the trigger. The performance is built into the device — not into your performance under pressure. lifewand is also fully external and non-invasive — applied over the mouth and nose with no insertion, no attachments, and no assembly required during an emergency.

lifewand is manufactured under ISO 13485 certification. Our Quality Management System meets the international standard for medical device manufacturers. Lifewand Ltd. is an FDA registered establishment (No. 3015168845) with devices listed with the FDA — this is establishment and device registration, not 510(k) clearance or approval. Regulatory submissions are active for CE marking (EU/EEA) and Health Canada (Canada). We do not make regulatory approval claims beyond what has been formally granted in each market. lifewand is currently available for purchase in Canada on Amazon.