22/04/2026
Purchasing an inferior counterfeit anti-choking device can have dire consequences. However, a genuine LifeVac provides:
💛 Confidence in an emergency
💙 Reassurance that it’s a regulated medical device (CE marked, UKCA marked, MHRA regulated, and MDR compliant)
💛 Protection for the people who matter most
How to identify a genuine LifeVac device:
1. Markings - All genuine UK LifeVac devices display CE and UKCA certification markings.
2. Branding - Devices manufactured for the UK market feature “LifeVac” stamped on the base disc.
3. Documentation - Official LifeVac packaging contains full regulatory and manufacturer contact details.
4. Serialisation - Every unit is supplied in unique serialised packaging, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
5. Instruction Quality - Authentic LifeVac instructions are professionally printed, branded, and legally compliant, not photocopied reproductions.
6. Handle size – The handle of many counterfeits is smaller and more uncomfortable, therefore harder to use than the genuine LifeVac device.
7. Location of the valve - The one-way valve used on the LifeVac is located towards the outside of the mask, while counterfeits have the valve in the centre, ensuring that there is less chance of air being pushed into the airway and moving the blockage further down.
8. Movement of the bellows - There is little movement of the bellows when twisted or pulled, while other devices come apart under pressure.
9. Suction - The LifeVac has superior suction power compared to counterfeit devices, increasing its effectiveness in removing airway blockages.
There are multiple counterfeit and inferior devices currently available on the market that can negatively impact a casualty’s chance of survival. In an emergency, there are no second chances.
Make sure the device you rely on is the real one.
Shop LifeVac on our website today: https://www.firstaid.co.uk/lifevac-anti-choking-devices/
