United States

Chutex in the United States: connected prevention, fall protection, coaching and 24/7 telecare

Chutex is one longevity and prevention ecosystem: the Elder inflatable airbag vest that cushions falls before impact, the Elio screenless wellness band, the Vita body composition scale, the Dorsi lumbar cushion and the Model I wall-mounted cable trainer, plus Chutex Care (24/7 preventive telecare), Chutex Sport and Chutex Physio coaching, Memory and the Chutex app with Nora. None of the devices is a medical device; they support healthy aging at home and active lifestyles. They ship to the United States from France, priced in US dollars without VAT.

Our devices

Elder airbag vest

Inflatable fall-protection vest for seniors: detects a fall in 0.08 s and cushions hips, back and head before impact.

$879 · no VAT · free shipping to the US · See Elder airbag vest

Elio wellness band

Screenless band that tracks heart rate, oxygen saturation, sleep and activity, with an SOS button. No screen, no diagnosis.

$264 · no VAT · free shipping to the US · See Elio wellness band

The Chutex ecosystem, available in the United States

  • Chutex Care: 24/7 preventive telecare with the Elio band, Nora AI monitoring, guardian alerts and SOS. Medical teleconsultations and home-care partner interventions are currently available in France.
  • Chutex Sport: a dedicated certified personal trainer, a program built on your Elio data (sleep, HRV, activity, load), nutrition and recovery guidance, monthly reviews and in-app messaging.
  • Chutex Physio: connected follow-up with a physical therapist, exercise programs, adherence and trend tracking. A complement to your professional, never a diagnosis.
  • Chutex Memory: cognitive prevention and memory follow-up in the Chutex app.
  • The Chutex app and Nora: one app for your devices, alerts, caregivers, data and prevention. Health and prevention.
  • Professionals and partners: trainers, physical therapists, senior living and care organisations working with Chutex.

Fall protection for seniors: why an airbag vest

Falls are the leading cause of injury for Americans aged 65 and older, and hip fractures are among the most serious outcomes. Medical alert buttons call for help after the fall; Elder addresses the fall itself. Integrated sensors analyse motion in real time and, when a fall is detected, helium cartridges inflate an airbag around the hips, back and head in about 0.08 seconds, before the body reaches the ground.

Elder is worn over clothing, is reusable after replacing the cartridges (about 30 seconds) and notifies configured caregivers through the Chutex app after a deployment. It complements home safety measures, physical activity and medical follow-up; it does not prevent every fall and does not guarantee zero fracture risk.

Discover the Elder airbag vest for seniors

Wellness tracking without a screen

Elio is a screenless band: heart rate, oxygen saturation, sleep, activity and an SOS button, read in the Chutex app rather than on your wrist. It provides wellness estimates for prevention, not diagnoses. Vita, the 8-electrode body composition scale, gives estimates of body fat, muscle mass and water so you can follow trends over time.

Elio wellness band · Vita body composition scale

Posture and strength at home

Dorsi is a lumbar support cushion for long hours at a desk, in the car or on the sofa. Model I is a compact wall-mounted cable trainer for strength work in a small space. Both are designed in France and built for daily use.

Dorsi lumbar cushion · Model I wall trainer

What you should know before buying in the US

  • Not medical devices. Chutex products are not FDA-cleared or FDA-evaluated. Elder is personal protective equipment (CE category II); Elio and Vita provide estimates for wellness and prevention.
  • Emergencies: call 911. Chutex Care, our 24/7 preventive telecare, is available internationally; medical teleconsultations and home-care partner interventions are currently available in France. Discover Chutex Care.
  • Prices in US dollars, no VAT. You pay exactly the amount shown (card, Apple Pay or PayPal); shipping to the United States is free. Products ship from France with a customs declaration: import duties and fees, if any, are assessed by US Customs and payable on delivery (DAP). Chutex does not collect US sales tax; use tax may apply in your state.
  • 14-day returns. Unused products in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery; return shipping is at the customer's expense. Contact us for any question.
  • Designed and engineered in France by CHUTEX SAS (Saint-Étienne, France), also available in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and the United Kingdom.

Guides for American families and caregivers

Plain-English, CDC-sourced guides: Airbag vest for elderly people: how it works, who it is for, what it costs · Fall protection for seniors at home: a practical US guide · Hip protectors vs airbag vest. Buyer's guides: Best smart scales in 2026 · Best posture correctors in 2026 · Best smart home gym in 2026 · Wall pulley exercises. All US guides.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an airbag vest for elderly people in the United States?

Yes. Elder is a wearable airbag vest for seniors and people at risk of falling: it detects a fall in progress in about 0.08 seconds and inflates an airbag to cushion the hips, back and head before impact. It is personal protective equipment designed in France, not a medical device.

Are Chutex products FDA-approved?

No. Chutex devices are not medical devices and have not been cleared or evaluated by the FDA. Elder is protective equipment (CE category II PPE), Elio and Vita are wellness devices that provide estimates, not diagnoses. Talk to your healthcare provider before relying on any device for a medical condition.

Can I order Chutex products in the United States today?

Yes. Order online in US dollars with card, Apple Pay or PayPal; shipping to the United States is free. Prices are shown without VAT (export from France). Your parcel is shipped from France with a customs declaration; import duties and fees, if any, are assessed by US Customs and payable on delivery (shipment DAP). Chutex does not collect US sales tax.

How long does shipping to the United States take, and can I return a product?

Orders ship from France with a tracked express carrier, typically 3 to 7 business days after dispatch. You have 14 days after delivery to return an unused product in its original packaging for a refund of the product price; return shipping and any non-refundable import fees are borne by the customer. Deployed Elder cartridges are consumables and cannot be returned.

Does Chutex Care (24/7 telecare) work in the United States?

Yes. Chutex Care is available internationally: Elio band, Nora AI monitoring, guardian alerts, SOS and the Chutex app work in the US. Medical teleconsultations and home-care partner interventions are currently available in France. In an emergency in the US, call 911.

How is Elder different from a medical alert button?

A medical alert button calls for help after a fall. Elder cushions the fall itself: the airbag inflates before impact around the hips and torso, where the most serious fractures happen. The two are complementary.

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