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Dechoker' anti -choking device claims to save lives but has never been tested on humans <br />Anyone can order the Dechoker from Amazon and Walmart. <br />12/16/18, 3:54 PM <br />ResCare refused to comment on whether it uses the equipment on patients. <br />The company admits the plunger -like product has never undergone a clinical <br />trial on live humans. <br />Emergency room doctor Andrew Thomas doesn't recommend medical <br />professionals or anyone else use untested equipment in a life and death <br />situation. <br />We asked Tampa Fire Captain Mitch Spradlin try the device on a dummy. <br />On first impression, he felt the device was easy enough to use but wonders if it <br />will get the job done in a life or death situation. <br />Dechoker posted surveillance video on its website to portray abdominal thrusts <br />as violent and dangerous. According to news reports, abdominal thrusts saved <br />the life of the Orlando woman in that video and she required no further <br />medical treatment. <br />Dr. Andrew Thomas says there are potential risks like broken ribs but they are <br />worth it because of the potential benefit. <br />The CEO, Alan Carver refused to answer our questions on camera. The <br />company advertises that it's registered with the FDA as a class one <br />levice. There's no oversight or regulation for class one medical equipment. <br />https://www.abcactionnews.com/money/consumer/taking-action-for-you...ng-device-claims-to-save-lives-but-has-never-been-tested-on-humans Page 3 of 8