Element Science, an innovative health technology company pioneering a digital wearable platform that monitors and protects high-risk cardiovascular patients, announces that its Jewel® Wearable Patch Cardioverter Defibrillator (Jewel) has received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. This award signals international recognition of Jewel’s unique design, focusing on patient comfort while delivering continuous protection from temporary periods of elevated Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) risk, which typically occurs in the weeks to months after suffering a cardiac event, such as a heart attack.
The Red Dot Design Award is a globally recognized mark of distinction, celebrating excellence in design and innovation. Jewel’s unique low-profile and water-resistant design redefines wearable defibrillators, addressing the need for compliance and comfort, which are crucial for patients at risk of SCA.
Dr. Uday N. Kumar, Founder, President, and CEO of Element Science, expressed his gratitude for the award, stating, “Receiving the Red Dot Design Award is a significant milestone for Element Science, reflecting our focus on patient-centered innovation. Jewel combines advanced technology with a discreet design, allowing patients to live their lives while staying protected.”
Jewel offers a set of features designed to increase compliance and effectiveness:
- Continuous Protection from temporary periods of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) using an advanced machine learning algorithm: Jewel monitors heart rhythms 24/7, alerting patients only when there’s cause for concern, and delivering life-saving defibrillation when needed.
- Comfortable and Discreet: Jewel’s sleek, natural design allows patients to wear it fully concealed under clothing without discomfort, ensuring compliance and minimizing embarrassment.
- Compatible with Daily Activities: Jewel’s water-resistant design means it can be worn during showers and moderate exercise, providing continuous protection while enabling rehabilitation and recovery after cardiac events.
Element Science‘s commitment to patient-centered innovation has driven the success of Jewel. The Red Dot Design Award further validates the company’s approach to developing compliant, user-friendly, and life-saving technology.
Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of Red Dot, stated, “The Red Dot Award stands for high design quality and is one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world,” when congratulating Element Science for the win. He continued, “The international jury only awards this sought-after seal of quality to products that feature an outstanding design.” Maarten Dinger, Element Science’s long-standing Head of Design who received the award on behalf of Element Science during the award ceremony in Essen, Germany, said, “We designed a wearable defibrillator that looks and feels like a consumer product, aiming to remove the stigma of being a patient. The Jewel system embodies our human-centric approach, with each touchpoint of the Jewel experience intentionally designed to understand and meet the individual needs of patients, thereby empowering them to live confidently while being protected 24 hours a day.”
SOURCE: Businesswire