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FDA authorises ActiveProtective’s belt for fall-related hip injuries
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation for ActiveProtective Technologies’ (APT) Tango Belt, a prescription-only wearable medical device designed to safeguard ...
ActiveProtective's Tango Belt
The FDA previously granted the Tango Belt "breakthrough device designation" in 2023, making it eligible for expedited review ...
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FDA Clears Smart Belt to Reduce the Risk of Hip Injury Due to Fall
When used with the companion app, the smart belt automatically alerts caregivers when a fall or impact is detected.
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The Hip'Air personal airbag inflates to prevent hip injuries
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.