Novel technology recognized for its
groundbreaking design and patient-centric innovation
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.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240708257691/en/
Element Science was named winner of the
prestigious international 2024 Red Dot Design Award for its
innovative Jewel® Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
(P-WCD). (Photo: Business Wire)
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. This
recognition emphasizes Element Science's commitment to creating
life-saving technology that doesn't interfere with daily
activities: https://www.red-dot.org/project/jewel-70050
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."
As the Company looks forward to commercializing the Jewel, Lee
Smith, Jr., Head of Commercial at Element Science, commented on the
importance of patient-centric design, stating, “The Red Dot Design
Award underscores our commitment to design and innovation that
meets the real-world needs of patients. As we plan for the
commercialization of Jewel, we believe that its discreet and
user-friendly design will play a crucial role in driving its
acceptance and success in the market, ultimately improving patient
outcomes and enhancing overall adoption of this life-saving
technology.”
About the Red Dot Design Award
The Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition
that recognizes excellence in three categories — Product Design,
Brand and Communication and Design Concept. Awarded annually by a
jury of experts in each category, the Red Dot is an acknowledgement
of the best in design and business. The coveted “Red Dot”
distinction has been the internationally recognized seal of
outstanding design quality. A team of experts assess the
submissions based on the four basic principles of good design: the
quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use,
and the quality of responsibility. In 2024, the Red Dot jury is
made up of experts from 20 countries on 4 continents, and the
entries came from 60 countries.
About the Jewel® Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
(P-WCD)
Jewel is a novel, water resistant wearable defibrillator
designed to detect and treat life-threatening arrhythmias in
patients with a temporary elevated risk for SCA. The device
continuously monitors a patient’s heart and treats specific
life-threatening rhythms. It is designed for continued protection
during normal daily activities, including showering, sleeping, and
moderate exercise. The Jewel Mobile App enables timely patient care
by transmitting therapy information to the patient’s medical team
in near real-time.
The Jewel P-WCD is limited to investigational use only and is
not available for sale in the United States.
About Element Science, Inc.
Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health
company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of
clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and
lifesaving therapies that address leading causes of death and
hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they
transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of
patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices,
which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to
redefine the paradigm of care for these patients. Our first
product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at
treating more than 500,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe with an
elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart
rhythm. Based in San Francisco, our funders include Third Rock
Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Management, Qiming Venture
Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.
For more information, please visit www.elementscience.com.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ELEMENT SCIENCE:
www.ElementScience.com
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240708257691/en/
Sharon N. Buechler Element Science 650-218-6340
press@elementsci.com