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For additional contact information, please visit AdvancedBionics.com/contact
For more information on hearing with AB cochlear implants, contact your local representative.
The innovation DNA of AB & Phonak have merged together
to deliver combined performance technologies
that will change the way you hear.
References:
1. Buechner A, Dyballa K-H, Hehrmann P, Fredelake S, Lenarz T. Advanced beamformers for cochlear implant users in challenging listening conditions. Submitted to Otology & Neurotology, 2013.
2. Holtkamp V. Cochlear Implants Under Impact Loading. Evaluation of Accident Scenarios, Determination of Load Limits, and Development of a Standardizable Test Procedure. Dissertation accepted by the Senate of Hannover Medical School, May 19, 2004.
3. Cochlear™ Nucleus® CI512 Cochlear Implant Technical Specifications. N33875F ISS1 AUG09.
4. Advanced Bionics Reliability Update. 2012
5. Advanced Bionics. (2012) ClearVoice Clinical Results White Paper.
*Pending regulatory approval in the United States.
**Not approved for pediatric use in the United States
† Check with your local AB representative for regulatory approvals in your region.
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Table of Contents
Patients Hear Their World ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
AB Cochlear Implant System — Take advantage of the best technology ......................................................................... 6
The lifestyle™ Line — Flexible wearing options ............................................................................................................................... 7
HiRes 90K™ Advantage — The ultimate implant .....................................................................................................................8-9
HiFocus™ Mid-Scala Electrode — Optimal cochlear placement ....................................................................................... 10
Quality & Reliability — Industry leadership ................................................................................................................................... 11
Naída CI Q70 — The best of all worlds in one high-performance solution. ..........................................................12-13
Naída CI Q70 — 55% improvement in speech understanding in noise1................................................................14-15
Naída CI Q70 — 100% wireless connectivity ........................................................................................................................16-17
Naída CI Q70 — AccessLine™ accessories for the ultimate in wireless connectivity ........................................18-19
Naída CI Q70 — Binaural VoiceStream Technology™ for the best in bimodal and bilateral hearing .....20-21
Naída CI Q70 — 40% smaller than previous BTE sound processor ..........................................................................22-23
Neptune™ — Swim like a fish, hear like a dream .................................................................................................................24-25
Neptune — World’s only freestyle™ design .............................................................................................................................26-27
AutoSound™ — Set it and forget it ..............................................................................................................................................28-29
ClearVoice™ — Clinically proven to deliver superior hearing performance .................................................................. 30
HiRes Fidelity 120™ and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing — Discover the dimensions of sound .............. 31
SoundWave™ 2.2 — Premier choice for patient programming ....................................................................................32-33
Support Tools — Maximise your patients’ hearing potential ..........................................................................................34-35
AB & Phonak — Innovating tomorrow’s hearing solutions .............................................................................................36-37
performance technologies combinedto improve the way your patients hear!
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AB offers youradult patients•Moreinnovations for hearing in noise•Morefeatures for talking on the phone•Moretechnologies for enjoying music•Moreheadroom for future upgradeability•Morewireless connectivity options for consumer electronics access•Morewearing accessories for lifestyle flexibility•Moreways to interact with the world around them
AB provides yourpediatric patients•Moresound processing strategies designed to mimic the normal-hearing ear for optimal speech and language development •Moretechnologies to help develop music appreciation•Morediagnostic features to ensure optimal hearing in all environments•Moreupgradeability for the future•Morerobust design with Built Kid Tough™ durability •Moreflexibility with wearing options that suit all ages•MoreFM connectivity options for improved speech understanding
AB offers yourbimodal & bilateral patients•Moreear-to-ear technologies for enhanced bilateral hearing•Moreinnovations for hearing in stereo•Morewireless connectivity options for enjoying media with both ears•Moreupgradeability for the future•Moresetting options for adjustments anytime, anywhere•The only bimodal wireless connectivity in the industry!
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The HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System from Advanced Bionics offers the
industry’s most sophisticated technology for your patients’ best hearing
outcomes. AB technology is designed to be as close to normal hearing as
possible, so recipients can live their life without limitations, participate more
fully in everyday activities, and integrate more easily with hearing peers.
Offering advanced Phonak features, the AB cochlear implant system provides
access to the combined technologies of the innovation leaders in cochlear
implants and hearing instruments—for the first time in history!
AB’s unique lifestyle™ line of sound processors, including Naída CI Q70*
(Naída CI) and Neptune™, has been designed to suit all ages, lifestyles, weather,
activities, and terrain. From a school classroom to an office environment to
a social setting, users of AB technology enjoy the confidence that comes
with hearing their world all-day long. Choosing AB gives recipients the ability
to use FM in the classroom, answer the phone at work, communicate in noisy
surroundings, and hear in the water.
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Rick Burgos, AB Recipient
Poppy Kellmeyer, AB Recipient
the world’s only swimmable freestyle™ processor
the industry’s only featherlite instyle™ processor
HiRes 90K™ ADVANTAGE implantthe most advanced implant technology
the lifestyle™ lineflexible wearing to suit your patients’
lives and their style
AB offers the industry’s most flexible wearing styles to meet
patients’ needs. With the introduction of Naída CI Q70* (Naída CI),
the market’s first featherlite instyle™ design has arrived. Slim
and trim, Naída CI sound processors are incredibly lightweight for
barely noticeable on or off-ear wearing while maintaining optimal
microphone placement. For those who prefer to never wear
anything on the ear, the Neptune™ processor features the only
freestyle™ design giving your patients the freedom to choose
their wearing style—in their hair, on their arm, under their collar,
in their pocket—without compromising performance.
Edward Freeman, AB Recipient
Carol de la Rosa, AB Recipient
AB cochlear implant system take advantage of the best technology
Advanced Bionics offers the most sophisticated technology and
the highest-resolution sound for hearing that more accurately
mimics a normal-hearing ear. AB gives your patients the incredible
opportunity to hear the details that make the world of sound
so rich—the voices of loved ones, the whisperings of nature,
the harmonies and melodies of music, and much more. Only
AB delivers industry-leading technology to help your patients hear
their best and live their lives to the fullest.
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the advantage for surgeons • The only implant offering three different electrode placements with the unique HiFocus family: HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrode†, HiFocus™ 1j lateral wall electrode, and HiFocus Helix™ perimodiolar electrode
• Easy-to-use, reloadable insertion tools
• Surgery-friendly implant design for less-intrusive implantation
• High reliability and durability
the advantage for your patients • Unmatched programming flexibility and nearly unlimited ways to deliver sound, including technologies not yet invented
• The only device with 16 independent current sources that facilitate simultaneous current steering to increase the number of distinct pitches heard
• Fully upgradeable for access to future innovations without the need for surgery
• Removable magnet for MRI compatibility (safe for scans at 0.3T & 1.5T with magnet removed)
• Built Kid Tough™ with the industry’s highest case impact resistance—able to withstand six joules2,3
• Reliable & durable: Mechanical improvements of the HiRes 90K implant that leads the industry with a 99.8% one-year cumulative survival rate (CSR)4
HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrode
HiFocus™ 1j electrode
HiFocus Helix™ electrode
HiRes 90K™ Advantage the ultimate implant
The HiRes 90K Advantage implant features pioneering innovations
designed to deliver the ultimate hearing performance and
Built Kid Tough™ durability. Leading the industry, the Advantage
implant provides the world’s most advanced sound processing
circuitry and a variety of electrode options to suit individual patient
anatomy and surgical preference.
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HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrodeAtraumatic Insertion, Maximised Performance
AB’s all-new, unique HiFocus Mid-Scala array is the industry’s latest innovation in electrode design.
Developed through state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, the HiFocus Mid-Scala has been designed
to preserve residual hearing so that your patients can hear their best now and enjoy improved hearing
in the future as new technology is introduced.
The HiFocus Mid-Scala electrode has been developed for...
• Atraumatic insertion and residual hearing preservation
• Unique mid-scala placement for maximised performance
• Consistent insertion depth to ensure full-spectrum hearing
• Ultimate surgical flexibility and ease of use
quality & reliabilityindustry leadership
Advanced Bionics is committed to the continual development and
improvement of high-quality products that deliver the best possible
hearing performance in all listening environments. Trust, responsibility,
and transparency have remained the hallmarks of AB’s communications
with recipients and professionals over our 20-year history. AB’s reliability
reporting is another example of our steadfast dedication to providing the
industry with clear and accurate information.
“Advanced Bionics developed the first multichannel cochlear implant
that could simultaneously or non-simultaneously stimulate different
electrodes in the array…That was novel. And it’s still novel. And it’s why
cochlear implants today are still going to be led by Advanced Bionics.”
—Dr. Robert Schindler,
Professor & Chairman EmeritusUCSF Dept. of Otolaryngology
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the best of all worlds in one high-performance solution
Phonak UltraZoom feature andBinaural VoiceStream Technology™
Unlimited Bluetooth wireless connectivity
Proven AB technology
Featherlite instyle™ design
small size big performance
40% smaller than AB’s previousbehind-the-ear processor
55% improvementin speech understanding in noise1
100% wireless connectivity to consumer electronics
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The newest, most advanced behind-the-ear sound processor
in the world
55% improvement in speech understanding in noise1
advanced technology for superior hearing performancehearing in real-world scenarios
ClearVoice + UltraZoom improve hearing performance in noise
UltraZoomThis dual-microphone technology pioneered by Phonak is designed to focus on sound from a speaker located in front of the listener for improved speech understanding in noisy settings.
ClearVoice™
Clinically proven to help patients understand speech significantly better in noise, ClearVoice is designed to automatically separate the distracting noises from the speech signal.5
Study: Buechner et al. 20131
Sound Processing: AB ClearVoice + Phonak UltraZoomTest Condition: Oldenburger sentences in speech-shaped noiseImprovement in speech understanding: 6.1 dB ≈ 55%Conversion Factor: 1 dB ≈ 9%
best option for speech from the front
noise180˚
noise-70˚
noise-135˚
noise135˚
noise70˚
speech0˚
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100% wireless connectivity
to consumer electronics
leading wireless connectivitywireless streaming from Bluetooth devices, phones, and countless other popular consumer electronics by leading brands, including Apple, Samsung, and Nokia
Apple® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.
Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.
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With Naída CI Q70*, AccessLine™ accessories integrate intelligently with industry-leading technologies for the ultimate in consumer electronics connectivity. From the ComPilot for streaming music, calls, and more wirelessly, to the TVLink for watching their favourite shows, the AccessLine™ is designed to help your patients hear speech better in noisy settings and enjoy unparalleled access to today’s popular media.
The ComPilot offers advanced features and functionality that link your patients seamlessly to Bluetooth products, mobile phones, computers, media players, TVs, navigation systems, FM, and countless other devices. Choosing AB keeps your patients connected to the media that entertains them, the music that moves them, and the people who love them.
Handsfree Complete Control Voice Alerts
The AccessLine™ The ultimate in wireless connectivity
Phonak ComPilotwireless streaming accessory
Phonak RemoteMic the wireless solution for noisy places
The lightweight RemoteMic takes the strain out of one-on-one conversations in noisy places by streaming speech directly to one or both ears.
Phonak TVLink the ideal TV experience
The Phonak TVLink accessory streams high-quality audio directly to sound processor(s) or a Phonak hearing aid while recipients enjoy their favourite shows and movies.
AB myPilot instant control and status information
This easy-to-use remote control offers status information and one-touch changes to programs, volume, and sensitivity settings.
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bimodal technologyfor streaming media simultaneously to an AB sound
processor and a Phonak hearing aid
Now music, FM, phone calls, TV shows, and endless other media
can be wirelessly streamed to both an AB sound processor and
a compatible Phonak hearing aid at the same time. Combining
patented technologies to deliver innovations that improve lives, AB
and Phonak are the clear market leaders in bimodal hearing.
With just one touch, Phonak Binaural VoiceStream Technology delivers volume adjustments, program changes, speech, and phone calls simultaneously
to both processors, providing in sync hearing for two ears. Advanced Bionics leverages 20 years of Phonak microphone innovations for advanced
sound-capturing capabilities.
stream to oneAB sound processor
stream to twoAB sound processors
stream to oneAB sound processor andstream to onePhonak hearing instrument
Binaural VoiceStream Technology™delivering better hearing in noisy settings
DuoPhone automatic streaming of phone calls to both earsWhen using a phone, this unique Phonakfeature automatically streams the caller’s voice directly to both implanted ears for hearing in stereo and easier phone conversations.
QuickSync one-touch control of two processorsIdeal for bilateral hearing, the QuickSync feature from Phonak allows for easy, instant, simultaneous adjustments to volume and program settings on both sound processors.
ZoomControl microphone technology for focused listeningThis Phonak technology provides the ability to focus on the speaker located on either side of the listener for improved hearing in places such as restaurants or the car.
Future Capabilityfor Phonak features
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previous SP Naída CI hearing aid
small size big performanceWith a chic, featherlite design, Naída CI Q70* (Naída CI) features
fun, fashionable colours for hearing that is always instyle™.
than AB’s previous behind-the-ear sound processor... and as thin as the industry-leading power hearing aid!
smaller40%
Ruby Pink Orange P
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Bla
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Vanity Dragon Princess
Vel
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Elec
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C
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Petrol
Alpine Silver Sand C
hestnut
Gre
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P
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White Gray Beige
coloursnew
always instyle™
sleek and chicThe Naída CI colour collection delivers modern styling from
subtle hues that blend with hair and skin tones to chic shades
that make a fashion statement.
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swim like a fish
hear like a dreamDiscover Neptune, the first and only swimmable sound processor in the world with the most
flexible wearing styles ever—only available from AB, the global leader in cochlear implant
technology. Whether your patients enjoy swimming in pools, lakes, and rivers; surfing the
waves on a warm day, or bonding with their child at bath time, Neptune delivers hearing
during these important activities.
Designed for the best hearing performance in and out of the water, Neptune is compatible
with the industry’s most advanced hearing technology, including AutoSound™, ClearVoice™**,
HiRes Fidelity 120™**, and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing**.
?other brother Freeman, AB Recipient
Debbie Quinn, AB Recipient
Naish Kellmeyer, AB RecipientEdward Freeman, AB Recipient24 Patients Hear Their World Patients Hear Their World 25
world’s only freestyle™ design
wear it your way everyday!
Developed for all ages and lifestyles, the fashionable Neptune processor features the industry’s first
freestyle design, allowing your patients to hear their world with the comfort of nothing on the ear.
Only Neptune gives your patients the freedom to choose their wearing style—in their hair, on their arm, under
their collar, in their pocket—while maintaining optimal microphone placement. Whether they want to show
it off or tuck it away discreetly, the freestyle design lets your patients wear it just how they like it.
freestyle Design• Chicdesigninspiredbypopularconsumerelectronics•Widerangeofmoderncoloursformixingandmatching• Twoheadpiecechoices:AquaMicandUniversalHeadpiece
Easy Useability• Tactile controls• IntelliLink™safety feature to prevent bilateral mismatches• Visualandacousticindications• Easy connectivity to FM and audio devices
Neptune Connect Controls• Removableforwaterproof, childproof use• Instant access to FM and audio devices
Accessories• T-Comm™accessoryforthenaturalplacementofthe patented T-Mic™, easy connectivity, and a built-in T-Coil• Clip,pouch,lanyard,headband,swimcap,armband
Rechargeable & Disposable Batteries• PoweredbyoneAAAbattery•Cost-effective rechargeable batteries•Convenient disposable batteries
Built Kid Tough™ Durability• Allweather,allsports,allterrain,allages,alllifestyles
strength in performance & design
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Advanced Bionics stands apart with our unwavering commitment to
developing top technology for superior hearing performance. When
our recipients hear their best, they often succeed in mainstream schools
alongside normal-hearing peers, achieve important career goals, and
build meaningful relationships with loved ones.
advanced technology for
superior hearing performance
industry leadership in sound processing technologyfor the best hearing outcomes
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As your patients engage in activities throughout the day, there
is a rapid transition of sound from one moment to the next.
AutoSound adapts automatically to surroundings just like a
normal-hearing ear. From quiet to loud environments, AutoSound
captures the widest IDR (Input Dynamic Range) of any cochlear
implant system so that your patients hear more of their world
with less effort.
With AutoSound, there is no need to change the settings or controls
on the sound processor. From airports to offices, parties to playgrounds,
AutoSound is designed to optimise hearing for every listening setting.
AutoSound™
Set it and forget it!
hear effortlessly!AutoSound adapts automatically to surroundings
competitor
competitor
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Advanced Bionics offers ClearVoice**, the industry’s first and only
sound processing innovation that enhances speech understanding
in noise. ClearVoice is also the industry’s only sound processing
technology that has been clinically proven to deliver superior
hearing performance in noise.5 Only available from AB, ClearVoice
has been designed to automatically analyse and adapt to each
listening situation that patients encounter throughout the day,
separating the distracting noises from what they want to hear
most—speech.
This sophisticated technology provides recipients with the unique
opportunity to converse more effortlessly in noisy settings, understand
their favourite song lyrics, and enjoy the world around them—without
ever needing to change a program or make an adjustment to the
sound processor.
ClearVoice™
Clinically proven to help your patients hear speech significantly better in noise
HiRes Fidelity 120™ and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing
Discover the dimensions of sound
introducing HiRes Optima**
for optimised battery life with the same great performanceas HiRes Fidelity 120!
In order to help your patients hear their best, Advanced Bionics
continually innovates sound processing technology designed to provide
hearing that is as close to normal hearing as possible; AB’s HiRes Fidelity
120** is designed to do just that for recipients.
As the industry’s only sound strategy that uses 120 spectral bands to deliver
five times more sound resolution than any other cochlear implant system,
HiRes Fidelity 120 has been developed to reveal all the dimensions of
sound, from the rich layers of music to the subtle nuances of tone during
a conversation.
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the industry’s streamlined solution for
fast, efficient fittingsSoundWave 2.2 delivers all the efficiencies hearing health professionals have come to expect from AB’s signature
fitting software. Introducing Naída CI Q70* and CPI-3 compatibility, this new version also brings the convenience of
remote fitting for improved patient care. AB continues to provide advancements in programming to ensure
streamlined fitting sessions for professionals and the opportunity to deliver the best hearing outcomes
for recipients.
Excellence in Patient Programming • Instant access to multiple tools for quickly creating programs to best utilise AB’s advanced sound processing technologies, including HiRes Fidelity 120™**, HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing**, and ClearVoice™**
• Rapid programming of Phonak features, including UltraZoom and DuoPhone, as well as AB myPilot and ComPilot accessories
• Convenient battery life estimation to determine the best power option for individual hearing needs
• Flex NRI–easier and faster to measure multiple NRI series for convenience and saving time in the clinic and OR
• Remote fitting to program patients at a distance†
• Wearing options provide flexibility during programming
•Multitasking feature allows functions to run simultaneously
SOUNDWAVE™ 2.2 and the NEW CPI-3
NEW! CPI-3 Programming Device the next step forward in bilateral fittingTogether with the new CPI-3, the SoundWave 2 Series delivers industry-leading efficiencies for programming
bilateral patients.
• Ability to connect two processors to one interface for a quicker, more streamlined setup
• Complete access to all the controls needed for bilateral fitting
• Independent adjustment of one channel at a time or global adjustment of both ears simultaneously
• Easy real-time fitting changes to both programs without needing to turn stimulation off and on
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Contact a local Advanced Bionics representative for
additional information about support tools for your patients.
AdvancedBionics.com
support toolsmaximise your patients’ hearing potential
As part of our commitment to putting patients first, AB offers a host of resources and interactive tools
designed to maximise your patients’ hearing potential.
Musical Atmospheres™ ProgramThis online interactive program is designed to help cochlear implant recipients explore the wonderful world of
music. Three hours of recorded musical examples, each containing increasing levels of complexity in musical
appreciation, help to establish a firm foundation for musical memory.
The Listening Room™ WebsiteThe Listening Room is a one-of-a-kind website that gives patients a foundation of free practise activities to
improve listening skills so that communicating with others is a successful experience.
Tools for Schools™ ProgramThe Tools for Schools program helps assure that a student’s cochlear implant system is functioning properly
at school. A variety of valuable resources are available, including product information and troubleshooting,
education management, listening materials, and assessment tools.
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the cochlear implant technology
innovation leader
Advanced Bionics is a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear
implant systems in the world. A subsidiary of the Sonova Group and working with
Phonak since 2009, AB develops cutting-edge cochlear implant technology that
restores hearing to those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. AB supports recipients
and clinicians through the latest scientific research, technology innovations,
important educational and rehabilitation resources, dedicated customer service,
and caring community support.
At Advanced Bionics, our mission is to improve lives by developing technology
innovations that help recipients hear their best, enjoy their life, and achieve their
dreams. Our commitment to putting patients first and providing the best possible
hearing experience remains at the forefront of all that we do.
AB & Phonak innovating tomorrow’s hearing solutions
In 2009, the hearing healthcare industry changed forever. Advanced Bionics began working with Phonak, bringing together
the most advanced cochlear implant and hearing instrument technologies into one family. With this perfect marriage,
a new horizon of hearing solutions has opened up that will improve the way people hear. Together, AB and Phonak are relied on by
millions each day for the best possible hearing experience.
Together, we deliver:• More than 75 years of innovations in hearing technology
• A full spectrum of hearing solutions for every level of hearing loss
• Proven technologies for improved hearing in noise
• The number-one choice worldwide in paediatric hearing instruments
• Industry-leading wireless communication systems that help recipients understand speech in noisy situations
most innovativecompany
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