lifewand — Engineered to save a life.

What if the Heimlich fails?
What if you freeze?
What if it's your child?

When a child is choking, your body floods with adrenaline. Fine motor skills degrade. Strength becomes unreliable. Panic is not a side effect — it's the condition. Most anti-choking devices rely on you performing perfectly under pressure.

lifewand doesn't rely on your performance.

One motion triggers a built-in automatic mechanism. It doesn't matter how calm you are, how strong you are, or how fast you react. The result is the same every time.

The device should carry the load — not you.

The difference that matters

Not a plunger.
A precision medical instrument.

lifewand compared to plunger-style anti-choking devices

Plunger-style devices generate suction based on how hard you pull. Under panic, that varies wildly — up to 10× between a calm practitioner and a panicked parent.

~3.2 bar

Consistent vacuum — every single activation, independent of your strength, speed, or state of mind.

lifewand's built-in automatic mechanism generates a consistent, medically-calibrated vacuum every time. There's no technique to master. No force to summon.

External and non-invasive — surface application over mouth and nose. No insertion, no attachments, no assembly required during an emergency.

Built like medical equipment, not a toy.

In a choking event, death becomes imminent in 5 minutes. Average EMS response time: 7 minutes.

lifewand vs plunger-style devices

See it work — inside the device

Ready in seconds. No assembly. No confusion.

Three steps. That's it.

Prepare for cocking

Place the device on the cocking strip on a flat, stable surface.

Cock the device

Lean over it and press down with your body weight to compress the spring mechanism.

Activate

Press the trigger. The device automatically generates a precise ~3.2 bar vacuum to clear the obstruction.

Quick instructions

Complete instructions — watch once after purchase

One purpose per device

Three variants — one for each age group

Each lifewand is purpose-built for its age group. Not a universal device with attachments — a dedicated instrument.

Adult

Ages 12 and over

Full mask geometry optimised for adult facial anatomy. Maximum vacuum calibration for adult airway dimensions.

Pediatric

Ages 1–11

Smaller mask and calibrated vacuum level for children's airways. Designed so the seal works without excessive force.

Infant

Under 12 months

The smallest mask geometry, with a gentle vacuum calibration safe for infant airways and facial structure.

Each lifewand is a sealed, single-purpose unit — one mask, permanently integrated, no assembly when panicked. No attachments to grab in an emergency. Ready the moment you reach for it. The age specificity is not a limitation — it's a deliberate safety design.

Medical-grade. Certified. Backed by evidence.

Used in an emergency? We replace it free of charge.

ISO 13485 Certified (SII)

Our Quality Management System is certified to the international standard for medical device manufacturers.
FDA Registered Establishment & Device

Lifewand Ltd. is a registered FDA medical device establishment (No. 3015168845). Devices are listed with the FDA, valid through 2026.
Regulatory approvals in progress

CE marking (EU/EEA), Health Canada, and AMAR (Israel) submissions are active and in progress.
Performance verified to ISO 18190

The device has been tested against the international standard for airway clearance device performance.
"Used it in a real emergency? We replace it — free."

If you use your lifewand in a real emergency, contact us and we will send you a replacement at no charge. No questions. No charge.

Availability

Where lifewand is available

lifewand is currently available in Canada via Amazon. Regulatory submissions for Israel and the EU are active and in progress.

Canada

Available on Amazon Canada.

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Israel & EU — Coming Soon

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Partner with us

Bring lifewand to your market.

We are actively seeking distribution partners in Israel, EU, and beyond — one committed partner per territory.

Exclusive territory

We work with one committed partner per market. Protect your investment with territorial exclusivity and a long-term partnership built on mutual growth.

Full regulatory support

CE marking (EU/EEA), AMAR (Israel), and Health Canada submissions are active. We provide all technical files, labeling, and regulatory documentation.

Proven product

ISO 13485 certified. Tested to ISO 18190. A credible, documented product ready for institutional and retail channels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use lifewand?

Three steps: (1) Place the device on the cocking strip on a flat, stable surface. (2) Lean over it and press down with your body weight to cock the spring mechanism. (3) Place the mask fully over the person's mouth and nose and press toward the face — the automatic vacuum activates. Watch the instruction video above to see it in action. No assembly required.

Why does each lifewand only fit one age group?

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.

Why is the price higher than other anti-choking devices?

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.

What does the "Use by" date mean? Has my device expired?

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.

How do I clean lifewand?

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.

What if I use my lifewand in a real emergency?

We will replace it — free of charge. No questions asked. Once a lifewand has been activated in a real emergency, we want you to have a fresh device ready. Contact us through this website with proof of purchase and a brief description, 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.

How is lifewand different from LifeVac or Dechoker?

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.

Is lifewand medically approved?

lifewand is manufactured under ISO 13485 certification (SII — the Standards Institution of Israel). 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), Health Canada (Canada), and AMAR (Israel). We do not make regulatory approval claims beyond what has been formally granted in each market.

About us

An Israeli company, building for the world.

Extralife Ltd. was founded in Israel with one mission: to build a reliable, engineered device that clears airway obstructions — and works the same every time, regardless of who is holding it or how panicked they are.

We are a medical device manufacturer. Our Quality Management System is certified to ISO 13485 by the Standards Institution of Israel (SII). Our device is tested to ISO 18190, the international standard for airway clearance device performance. Regulatory submissions are active in three markets: Israel (AMAR), EU (CE marking), and Canada (Health Canada).

We believe that reliable emergency tools should not depend on geography — and we are building the partnerships to make that possible.

ISO 13485 Certified (SII) ISO 18190 Tested FDA Registered Registered in Israel Active in 3 markets

Engineered for one thing:
to save a life.

What if the Heimlich fails?
What if you freeze?
What if it's your child?

lifewand doesn't rely on your performance.

Not a plunger.
A precision medical instrument.