Question 1

Does airbag hip protection technology actually work?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it has been independently validated in a published clinical trial. The Tango Belt study (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.

Question 2

Why don't people just wear traditional hip protectors?

Accepted Answer

Fewer than 40% of residents consistently wear traditional foam or shell protectors. The main barriers are discomfort, difficulty removing them for toileting, and appearance. Air-Sequr is integrated into pants that look and feel like normal clothing, removing those barriers entirely. In the only published airbag trial, even a belt-style airbag device recorded a 62% dropout rate — underscoring why garment design is critical to real-world effectiveness.

Question 3

Is Air-Sequr available in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Does Air-Sequr require a prescription?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Is Air-Sequr machine washable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The trousers are machine washable like any regular garment. Before washing, the airbag membrane detaches from the trousers in seconds. The membrane is water-resistant and is cleaned separately using standard healthcare cleaning and disinfecting products. The trousers are regular clothing — purpose-built for long-term care — and the airbag membrane is the technology that installs inside them.

Question 6

How does laundry work in a care facility?

Accepted Answer

Air-Sequr is built around a simple concept: the trousers are regular clothing and the airbag membrane is the technology that clips inside them. For laundry, the two are separated in seconds. The trousers go into the facility's standard laundry cycle like any other garment: no special handling, no manufacturer return, no wait time. The membrane is water-resistant and wiped down with standard healthcare disinfecting products. Once washed and dry, the membrane clips back in and the device is ready.

Question 7

What happens after the airbag deploys?

Accepted Answer

The CO2 cartridge is replaced to re-arm the device — a simple, on-site process that takes minutes. The membrane is rated for 24 deployments before replacement. There is no need to return the device to the manufacturer.

Question 8

What if the airbag deploys accidentally?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Who pays for Air-Sequr in a care facility?

Accepted Answer

The facility purchases the equipment and pays a monthly service subscription per resident.

Question 10

How much does a hip fracture actually cost?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Does Air-Sequr require WiFi or cellular connectivity to deploy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Will Air-Sequr send an alert if someone falls?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver alert functionality is planned for V2, targeted for early 2027. The current version (V1) is purpose-built for fall protection — the airbag deploys automatically without requiring any network connection. Protection is never dependent on connectivity.

Question 13

What sizes is Air-Sequr available in?

Accepted Answer

Air-Sequr is available in two sizes: XS-S and M-L.

Air-Sequr Technology

From everyday wear to full protection

Looks like trousers.
Protects like armour.

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Air-Sequr Technology

From everyday wear to full protection

Looks like trousers.Protects like armour.

Have questions?

Looks like trousers.
Protects like armour.