Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It has been independently validated in a published clinical trial. A randomized trial of airbag hip protection technology (NCT05245097, JAMDA 2025, n=398) demonstrated a 91% reduction in major hip injuries and zero fractures during periods of actual device wear.

Air-Sequr is built on the same airbag technology category, and is the only such device available in Canada.

Because they are uncomfortable. Studies show that long-term compliance for traditional protectors drops to between 20% and 30%, mainly due to discomfort, bulkiness, and difficulty during toileting. Air-Sequr is integrated into pants that look and feel like normal clothing, removing those barriers entirely.

Even a belt-style airbag device recorded a 62% dropout rate in a published trial, emphasizing why garment design is critical to real-world effectiveness.

Yes. Air-Sequr is designed for and available across Canada. No Health Canada premarket approval is required: it can be deployed in care facilities now. Air-Sequr is currently the only airbag hip protector active in the Canadian market.

No. Air-Sequr does not require a prescription or any regulatory clearance in Canada. It can be purchased directly by care facilities or individuals without a physician's order.

Yes. The trousers are machine washable like any regular garment. Before washing, the airbag membrane unzips from the trousers. The membrane is water-resistant and is cleaned separately using standard healthcare cleaning and disinfecting products.

The trousers are high-quality regular clothing, designed specifically for long-term care. The airbag membrane contains the inflatable technology that zips inside them. The two are handled separately at wash time.

After absorbing an impact, the airbag will slowly deflate. Within two minutes, the airbag will be fully deflated and ready to re-arm.

The CO₂ cartridge is a tool-less design that can be easily replaced by caregivers or by users themselves. A tamper-proof design is also available upon request.

The membrane is rated for 24 deployments before replacement. There is no need to return the device to the manufacturer.

The algorithm distinguishes falls from daily activities in real time. In the event of a false positive, the CO₂ cartridge is simply replaced to re-arm the device.

No. The airbag deploys without any network connection. Fall detection and inflation run entirely on the device. Air-Sequr operates regardless of WiFi coverage, including in rooms, corridors, and facilities where connectivity is poor or absent.

Caregiver alert functionality is planned as an update for late 2026. This update will include a lightweight companion app to initialize the alert functionality.

The current version deploys automatically without requiring any network connection. Protection is never dependent on connectivity.

In Québec, the average cost of a hip fracture episode (75+, including acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care) is $149,182 (CHU de Québec, UETMIS, 2023). One fracture prevented covers roughly 8 years of Air-Sequr subscriptions.

In private retirement homes, the equipment can either be purchased by the facility and maintained under a servicing agreement with Azimut Medical, or residents can purchase the equipment themselves following a referral from their facility.

For public institutions like long-term care facilities and hospitals, the facility purchases the equipment, covered by a servicing agreement with Azimut Medical.

The Air-Sequr trousers are available in two combined sizes: XS-S and M-L. The airbag membrane fits in both sizes.