The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation for ActiveProtective Technologies’ (APT) Tango ...

The FDA previously granted the Tango Belt "breakthrough device designation" in 2023, making it eligible for expedited review ...

When used with the companion app, the smart belt automatically alerts caregivers when a fall or impact is detected.

The belt comes in three sizes ... The airbag uses an algorithm to determine when someone is falling. When a fall is detected, two airbags deploy over the hip. This way, the hip is protected.

Susan Lakin suffered with mobility problems and was bought the armchair belt restraint by her family to keep her safe after she started to fall out of bed and her seat. However, the belt became ...