Alzenau, March 30, 2016. The DIPLOMAT pedicle screw system has been awarded the globally acclaimed „Red Dot“ seal of quality. The implant was also awarded the senetics Innovation Award on 1 March 2016. DIPLOMAT is a modular system with in-situ interchangeable tulips and self-tapping thread, which is suitable for all indications and makes implantation more efficient due to its features. This, and the innovative design of the implant, convinced the jurors of both expert jurys.
DIPLOMAT pedicle screw system for thoracolumbar dorsal instrumentation ensures maximum safety and stability for operations on the spine. It is suitable for all indications and facilitates precise stabilization of the spine. The twopiece implant has a modular design: depending on the indication and surgical procedure, polyaxial or monoaxial screws are combined with the appropriate tulips. A significant advantage of this is that the tulip can be removed and replaced in-situ during surgery. In addition, the patented ELASTOLOK® locking mechanism ensures maximum strength of the tulip-screw connection. The steeper self-tapping double thread enables faster insertion of the screw and optimum anchoring in the bone. These features allow for greater flexibility and significantly reduce implantation time.
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016
The Red Dot Award is an internationally acclaimed award for high design quality. It is only awarded to products that stand out from similar products due to their outstanding design. The award for best „Product Design“ has been presented annually since 1954. This year, the 41-strong Red Dot jury, made up of independent designers, design professors and specialist journalists, evaluated all 5,214 entries in accordance with the strict Red Dot statutes and awarded prizes to outstanding achievements, including DIPLOMAT.
senetics: Most Innovative Healthcare Product 2016
The special technical features of the DIPLOMAT system impressed the expert jury for the senetics Innovation Award. In the category „Most Innovative Product in the Healthcare Sector“, SIGNUS received 1st prize on 1 March 2016 for DIPLOMAT. This prize is awarded annually in various categories for the most innovative medical technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. The aim is to promote and support the innovative ability of institutions and companies. For more information on DIPLOMAT please visit: www.signus.com
Brief profile of SIGNUS
SIGNUS Medizintechnik supports surgeons and medical professionals by providing innovative and safe solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders – to give patients the best possible mobility in their daily routines. Commitment creates trust: Our years of experience and comprehensive expertise give us a clear understanding of the needs of medical experts and patients. This enables us to quickly transform new requirements into reliable, premium-quality products. This has been our goal as a family-run company since 1994.