How to use the Exhaly

It is a hand-operated suction plunger. Place the mask over the nose and mouth, press and hold the red collar so the mask seals all the way round, then pull the handle back to create suction. If the object does not come out on the first pull, keep pushing and pulling the handle without lifting the mask. Suction builds with every stroke, so repeat it two or three times or more. A tight seal is essential: no seal, no suction.

No. On the downstroke the air inside the cylinder leaves through the exhaust valve to the outside, and the one-way valve stays shut, so nothing is pushed towards the person. On the upstroke the one-way valve opens and the pull is directed out of the airway only. Made to pull, not push.

Two soft, air-cushioned masks: adult and child. Choose the one that seals around the nose and mouth without gaps. The device is for complete airway obstruction only, after back blows and abdominal thrusts have been tried without success, and it is not for anyone weighing less than 10 kg (22 lb). Keep each suction to three seconds or less.

Yes. Hold the device in both hands, seal the mask over your own nose and mouth, press the collar to hold the seal and pull the handle. Repeat the push-pull stroke until the object comes out. Practise the motion once with the mask against your palm so your hands know it before you ever need it.

It is a UKCA-marked Class I medical device. The manufacturer, Rivona Corp Ltd, is a UK company registered with the MHRA (registration number 0000038189) and the device is listed on the MHRA's public register. Registration is not approval or endorsement by the MHRA, and we never describe it that way. The box carries the UKCA mark, the MD symbol and a GS1 UDI code you can check.

No. Call 999 or 112 first, or have someone call while you act. Back blows and abdominal thrusts remain the first response, and everyone should learn them. Exhaly is the backup for the minutes before help arrives, when standard first aid has not worked or cannot be done: on yourself, on someone who has collapsed, on a person who cannot be stood up.

The device is reusable after practice. Inspect the mask and body for cracks or leaks before each use and keep it out of reach of children. Masks are for personal use only and wash in warm soapy water. You have 180 days from delivery to return an unused device, on top of your 14-day right to cancel under UK consumer law. Email support@exhaly.net with your order number. Your statutory rights are not affected.