Jewel (cardioverter defibrillator)

2023: Product Announcement

On November 13, 2023, Element Science announced the Jewel portable wearable cardioverter defibrillator designed to prevent sudden death due to cardiac arrest. The device has a waterproof design, so that it can not be removed in the shower.

It is noted that sudden cardiac death claims many lives around the world. In the United States alone, more than 500 thousand patients face the risk of developing this condition annually. Symptoms are sharp weakness, dizziness, loss of consciousness, etc. At risk are people with heart failure, patients who have undergone myocardial infarction in the past, patients with coronary artery disease, etc. The Jewel defibrillator helps prevent cardiac arrest in dangerous situations.

Jewel cardioverter defibrillator

The device, created taking into account patient feedback, has a low-profile design and light weight. The device constantly monitors the work of the patient's heart and detects life-threatening rhythms. With a patented machine learning algorithm, Jewel accurately detects anomalies, which minimizes the number of false alarms and ensures timely defibrillation if necessary. The device is designed for constant protection during daily activities, including water procedures, sleep and moderate physical activity.

Thus, people get the support they need without compromising their quality of life. Studies, in particular, have shown that the duration of wearing Jewel by patients exceeds 23 hours a day, which indicates the high convenience of the device and the absence of discomfort. This minimizes the risk of sudden cardiac death. The Jewel mobile application transmits information to medical staff in almost real time.^[1]

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