CE certification and PPE compliance, Elder airbag vest
Elder is category II personal protective equipment (PPE) under EU Regulation 2016/425, with CE marking. Certificate no. 1135260401/OE documents conformity for fall-impact body protection.
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What is category II PPE?
Category II PPE requires notified-body assessment before CE marking. Elder is certified as wearable airbag protection against fall impacts, not as a medical device.
EU type-examination certificate (module B) no. 1135260401/OE, issued 19 January 2026 by RICOTEST, notified body no. 0498 - Via Tione 9, 37010 Pastrengo (VR), Italy, certification contact: ce@ricotest.com.
Validity until 17 October 2027. Official PDF: /downloads/elder-ce-1135260401.pdf
Exact certification scope
Certified product: Elder wearable airbag vest for fall-impact body protection (head, back, pelvis, hips).
Certification does not cover prevention of all falls, medical treatment, or guaranteed zero injury.
Elder is not FDA-cleared or NHS-prescribed equipment, it is CE-marked PPE for impact cushioning during detected falls.
FAQ
Is Elder a medical device?
No, Elder is marketed as PPE category II, not as an EU medical device.
Who is the notified body?
RICOTEST (no. 0498), certificate 1135260401/OE, downloadable at /downloads/elder-ce-1135260401.pdf.
Does certification guarantee zero fracture?
No. It attests PPE conformity and potential impact reduction, not injury-free outcomes.
Information · updated 2026-08-12 · does not replace medical advice · Elder is PPE, not a diagnostic medical device.