#1030 ArixMed Saved Kathryn, 5, Chokes on Toy Truck
Raleigh, NC | January 14, 2026

This family had received an ArixMed Choking Rescue Device as a gift. One quiet afternoon, Kathryn, 5, suddenly choked on a small piece from his toy truck.
His parent tried the Heimlich maneuver, but it wasn’t enough. Remembering the gift, they grabbed the ArixMed Choking Rescue Device. On the second try, the obstruction was cleared. Life saved in seconds.
A Small Gift That Can Save a Life
Choking can happen anywhere, anytime. With ArixMed, you can be prepared to protect the ones you love.