Tango Technologies makes the Tango Belt, an FDA-authorized, prescription wearable medical device that detects serious hip-impacting falls and deploys an airbag around the hips to help reduce major injury. The device was conceived by trauma surgeon, inventor, and founder Dr. Robert F. Buckman, who combined clinical experience with engineering research into fall detection and impact protection. Today, the team brings together engineers, clinicians, and gerontologists focused on making everyday life safer for older adults.
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AltruMedAltruMed develops DOVE, a discreet wearable device that detects early signs of opioid overdose and alerts nearby bystanders and emergency responders. Worn beneath clothing on the shoulder, the device uses noninvasive optical and motion sensors to monitor physiological changes associated with overdose. DOVE has received FDA Breakthrough Device designation and is being developed by a team spanning technology, medical, operations, and public-health expertise.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Ben Guard Health IncBen Guard Health makes FDA-approved medical wearables that protect pediatric patients with central lines and other treatment tubing. The company’s products grew from Benjamin’s six-year battle with brain cancer, during which his central line was pulled out, infected, and replaced more than 20 times. Women-owned and made in the USA, Ben Guard says its patented wearables have been clinically proven and validated by leading children’s hospitals.LOVELAND, OH
AbiliLifeAbiliLife is a leading medical technology company that manufactures the Calibrace+ back brace, designed to provide targeted support for mobility and balance challenges. The company focuses on enhancing quality of life and workplace safety through its medical device products.PITTSBURGH, PA
Malta DynamicsMalta Dynamics, formed in 2015 by masonry contractor Damian Lang, designs and manufactures fall-protection equipment from its southeastern Ohio base. The company grew from safety gear developed for Lang Masonry crews working at height, and its team still field-tests the equipment in the trades it serves. Alongside manufacturing, Malta Dynamics offers fall-protection rentals, training and inspections, with products tested in an ISO-17025 laboratory and certified to applicable standards.MALTA, OH