Frequently
Asked Questions

How do I get a presciption for the Tango Belt?

Tango Belt is appropriate for patients who have a physician documented heightened risk of falling AND the reduced bone strength that makes each fall dangerous. Talk to your doctor to see if the Tango Belt is right for you. Use this link (coming soon) to answer a few questions to see if you qualify.

How does the Tango Belt work?

Tango Belt continuously monitors motion and identifies serious hip-impacting falls in progress. When deployment is initiated, a bilateral airbag deploys in less than 90 milliseconds to attenuate the impact forces that could otherwise result in major hip injury.

Is Tango Belt effective?

In a pivotal clinical study (link here) Tango Belt was associated with a relative risk reduction of 91% in major hip injury from serious hip-impacting falls, 66% in fall-related Emergency Department visits, and 56% in fall-related hospitalizations.

Is Tango Belt comfortable?

The Tango Belt is worn around the waist and is designed to be worn comfortably day or night, including while sleeping.

How much does the Tango Belt weigh?  

Tango Belt weighs approximately 2 lbs. and rests on the pelvis for even weight distribution.

What happens after the airbag deploys?

Tango Belt is a multi-component system. The system consists of a reusable component and a replaceable airbag component. The integrated airbag component is designed for single-use, only requiring replacement when deployment occurs. If a Tango Belt airbag deploys, the patient returns the Tango Belt and receives a replacement system via express delivery. 

Does Tango Belt come in multiple sizes?

Tango Belt is available in 5 sizes, measured by waist circumference: 
XS: 29–32"; S: 33–36"; M: 37–40"; L: 41–45"; XL: 46–50".
Tango Belt can be adjusted to ensure a comfortable, customized fit. 

How often does the Tango Belt need to be charged? 

The Tango Belt has a battery which must be charged regularly.  The belt’s battery must be charged with the supplied charger for approximately three hours, two to three times per week, depending on use. Integrated lights will tell the patient when the Tango Belt needs to be charged. 

Can I clean my Tango Belt?

Cleaning the Tango Belt when soiled, or every two weeks, is recommended.  Use a damp cloth with mild soap as needed to remove debris. Do not spray the Tango Belt or submerge in water. 

Is WiFi required? 

When the Tango Belt is connected to WiFi, or an available Connectivity Device ("hotspot"), the Tango Belt's Companion Mobile Application ("mobile app") allows uses access to valuable features including software updates, patient dashboards, adjusting optional settings, and notification functionality - allowing notifications to be sent to patient-specified caregivers when a fall is detected, or via the patient-triggered “call button” when attention is needed.