SAFEHIP AirX Hip Protector - Unisex

SAFEHIP® is the only patented hip protector around. Its horseshoe shape assists natural physical functions. The impact of a fall is not only reduced, but diverted to the surrounding soft parts. The following pictures clarify how these are different from standard protectors. 

• Model that fits both sexes
• For use in hospitals, nursing homes or at home
• For people requiring intensive nursing care
• Can be used with sanitary pads for light incontinence
• Can be worn over user's underwear
• Discreet and comfortable to wear
• Available in sizes XS to XXL
• Washable at up to 95°C, can be tumbledried at high temperatures
• Complies with disinfection control requirements

Clinically proven

SAFEHIP® is the most commonly clinically tested hip protector. SAFEHIP® has been tested on a total of 7000 patients worldwide so far. 

It can reduce fractures of the femur neck by up to 64%*.

 SAFEHIP® AirX™ Unisex - the 100% textile hip protector

• Protectors made from 100% textile AirX material (16 mm thick)
• Adapts to the body perfectly, hardly wear out and are barely perceptible
• Excellent breathability
• Gives a dry and comfortable feeling
• Minimises skin irritations such as reddening and itching
• Trousers are very comfortable to wear
• Seamless trousers have no annoying seams
• High percentage of elastane creates a perfect fit, meaning that they are also suitable as incontinence trousers
• Washable at 95°C; tumble dryer-safe
• Medicinal product - CE marked

For further information: http://tytex.com/products/hip-protection/clinical-articles/

* Users compared to non-users in a clinical study conducted in Norwegian care homes - Bentzen H, Bergland A, Forsén L; “Risk of hip fractures in slightly protected, heavily protected and unprotected cases”; Inj. Prev. 2008; 14; 306-310.