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The Dechoker’s website claims the device has saved at least 500 lives, but anti-choking devices like the Dechoker have been shown to be potentially more harmful than helpful. In its online guidance for all anti-choking devices, the FDA says the “safety and effectiveness of anti-choking devices that are being sold over-the-counter have not been established.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2025/10/15/couple-made-millions-on-amazon-selling-banned-dechoker-medical-device-fda-says/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social (Photo: Getty Images)
