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The lithium battery used in the control box for the Kalogon Orbiter and Kalogon Orbiter Med cushions are safe for air travel and compliant with current U.S. aviation safety guidelines. The control box contains a rechargeable lithium battery with a capacity of 28.9 watt-hours (Wh). This size is well below the 100 Wh threshold established by aviation authorities for lithium batteries carried by passengers in personal electronic or medical devices. According to guidance from the

Watch the full Q&A recording here or follow along with the timestamped transcript below. 3:31 – Bondar overview & coding So as we get going here, Bondar is our E2617 coded back rest. So whenever your wheelchair supplier and your clinician go to submit, that's going to be the code they submit it with. What that means is it's custom configured, so it's all order form based. So Bondar is going to be made by measurement and online we do have a LaunchPad which is our quote request

Bondar Field Kit allows you to personalized Bondar with foam components to address real-world shape concerns.

Check out Kalogon's newest custom back support!

How to find support in your wheelchair system.

Hear how Katie uses her Orbiter cushion to travel around the world.

At Kalogon, collaborative design and rapid prototyping are the foundation of our product development process. By prioritizing customer feedback and iterative improvements, we’ve developed solutions that address real needs for wheelchair users, healthcare professionals, and even the U.S. Air Force. Rapid Prototyping in Action Our process begins with listening. Kalogon’s first prototype was built in just one week, and we consistently deliver multiple iterations faster than

At Kalogon, we are dedicated to advancing wheelchair seating technology through innovation and research. We’ve previously shared our Orbiter White Paper AI-Generated Podcast, and have now turned our peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Tissue Viability into podcast form for an easily understandable and engaging format to learn the information. This study explores the impact of Kalogon’s air-bladder offloading mode on blood flow in the gluteal region. Using high-re

In the world of unique brand names, mispronunciations and misspellings are practically a rite of passage. Here at Kalogon, we’ve seen it all. From "Kalagon" to "Calegin,” the creative variations on our name never cease to surprise us. The name itself was inspired by a friend who used a word in Cebuano – which our team took to mean trust and stability. From there, the team explored options, ultimately choosing Kalogon as the perfect representation of the principles we strive t

As the year draws to a close, the Kalogon team are reflecting on an incredible 2024 filled with innovation, growth, and meaningful connections. From launching new products to attending industry-shaping events, none of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our community, partners, and customers. Here's a month-by-month recap of our year and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. January We kicked off 2024 with a bang, offi

At Kalogon, we’re always exploring new ways to share the innovative ideas behind our products and research. Today, we’re introducing a fresh take on our Orbiter White Paper – an AI-generated podcast created by NotebookLM. This podcast offers a thoughtful overview of the key insights from our white paper, presenting complex topics like the impact of pressure injuries and the groundbreaking solutions provided by Kalogon’s Orbiter cushion in a conversational and approachable for

Observed every November, World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day raises awareness about the severe impact of pressure injuries.

This past weekend, Team Kalogon participated in the 2024 Troy J Smith Ability Games, an event created to showcase the strength and grit of adaptive athletes working alongside their non-disabled teammates. Hosted by Stay In Step, the Ability Games have been a powerful platform since 2017, giving athletes with and without spinal cord injuries the chance to tackle shared challenges together. Ability Games for Adaptive and Non-Disabled Athletes Alike Held each fall, the Ability G

Kalogon's first Medicare-approved product, Orbiter Med, has received a Special Mention in TIME's Best Inventions of 2024 list.

While the physiological impact of pressure injuries is well-documented, the psychological ramifications are often overlooked.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out some organizations that value inclusion as much as Team Kalogon does.

Kalogon is going to TechCrunch Battlefield, following numerous accolades and innovation.

With an oversubscribed extended seed round, Kalogon will expand product offerings leveraging its Advanced Pressure Management (APM) system

Kalogon’s latest innovation in custom smart seating receives CMS coding approval, accelerating health insurance coverage for tech-powered wheelchair cushions. Melbourne, Fla. (April 11, 2024) - Kalogon, a leader in smart seating solutions, today unveiled a new custom wheelchair cushion, Orbiter Med, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved for the use of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code E2609 to bill Medicare. For the first t

Live an active seated life with Kalogon’s new cushion accessories that adapt to wheelchair users’ needs Melbourne, Fla. (March 12, 2024) - Kalogon , a leader in smart seating solutions, today debuted a new line of accessories to make its Orbiter smart cushion more adaptable to each user’s unique needs. Kalogon aims to increase customers’ independence and confidence when on the go with Orbiter. Orbiter by Kalogon is a smart cushion proven to increase blood flow while sittin