We understand that you have choices when it comes to selecting a cochlear implant system for you or your child. AB designs and builds all of our products with one underlying goal: to help you or your child hear your best every day.
Why Stephen Chose AB
“I chose AB because of the technology inside; it’s only using 10% of its capacity with room for many subsequent upgrades in the years ahead. Additionally, AB’s many features such as the behind-the-ear design, the T-Mic, and rechargeable batteries fit my lifestyle.”
— Stephen Bottles, implanted at age 46
Sophisticated, Cutting-Edge Technology
Advanced Bionics incorporates the most sophisticated sound processing technology available to ensure that you or your child hear the best you can no matter where you are or what you’re doing: in a quiet library, a noisy classroom, or listening to music on your MP3 player. And because we’re continually advancing the technology, we make our cochlear implant systems fully upgradable, so as technology improves, your hearing improves - without the need for surgery.
Peace of Mind
Should you ever experience any issues with an AB product, we provide comprehensive warranties and world-class customer service. When you choose AB, you or your child can venture into the world of sound with confidence, knowing you’ve chosen the very best - and that AB will be right there with you every step of your journey.
Better Hearing through AB Technology
AB uses the following technologies to help you or your child hear better in real-world conditions: in noise, in the classroom, on the phone, and while listening to music.
Total System Reliability
When you choose AB, you’ll benefit from ’Best in Class’ reliability, which includes both the internal and external components. Total System Reliability means less hearing downtime, so you or your child hear your best day in and day out without interruption.
Internal Reliability
Built to last, AB cochlear implants implanted today demonstrate excellent reliability, with a 99.8% one-year cumulative survival rate1, a measure that defines the likelihood of a device continuing to function over time. With a robust quality improvement system in place and a lifetime commitment to our recipients, AB continually strives to push our Total System Reliability to even higher levels.
External Reliability
Manufactured to thrive in real-world conditions, the Harmony processor’s external components have extremely low three-month average failure rates of less than 1%1, the lowest reported by any cochlear implant manufacturer.
Guaranteed Water Protection
The Harmony processor features advanced water protection with a XylexTM case that resists water penetration and a special coating on internal electronics that provides a waterproof barrier. Only AB backs this commitment to water resistance with a three-year warranty.
Why Total System Reliability Matters
Made to last, AB cochlear implants implanted today demonstrate high reliability with a 99.8% one-year cumulative survival rate1, a measure that defines the likelihood of a device continuing to function over time. AB’s external processor has the lowest average three-month failure rate - less then 1%1!
Real reliability is when you can count on the entire system to function properly in virtually any circumstance.
Hear Your Best Anytime, Anywhere
The world of sound is incredibly expansive and diverse, from subtle sounds like snow crunching under a boot, to a roaring sports stadium, to voices on a telephone, or music heard on an MP3 player. That’s why AB products are designed to deliver the best possible sound in virtually any environment or circumstances. With AB, you or your child have the opportunity to hear your best no matter where your journey takes you.
User-Friendly Design
- Sleek, Low-Profile Design makes the system lightweight, comfortable, and discreet.
- Kid- and Adult-Friendly Wearing Options allow the sound processor to be worn all-on-the-ear, some-on-the-ear, or nothing-on-the-ear.
- Easy-to-Use Controls on the Harmony processor make it simple and intuitive to adjust the volume or change the program. Large, tactile controls on the body-worn Platinum Series Processor are easy to adjust for those with vision or dexterity problems.
- Built-in Diagnostics let you know if the sound processor is working properly and the status of the battery.
- Convenient Power Options include PowerCel Slim and PowerCel Plus, which slide on and off with ease, and off-the-ear PowerCel Adapter for a more lightweight solution.
- Simple, Easy Connectivity with earhook accessories - T-Mic, iConnect, Direct Connect, and more - that can be easily snapped on and off for use with cell phones, audio players, FM systems, and other electronic devices.
Sophisticated Yet User-Friendly
The right cochlear implant system for you or your child should be easy to operate. AB cochlear implant systems are designed to be intuitive and easy to use for all ages. There’s no need to fumble with special programs, switches, or remote controls every time you move from quiet to loud listening environments. With AB, you or your child can just set it and forget it and get on with hearing the world around you.
Lifetime Partnership
When you choose an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant system for you or your child, you’re getting more than just a top-performing, incredibly reliable product. You’re also getting a lifelong partner in hearing. AB, has been an industry leader since 1993 and is committed to putting the needs of you and your family first. Our commitment includes a wide range of support and services available to you and your family throughout your lifetime.
Advanced HiRes 90K Implant
With AB’s HiRes 90K implant, you can benefit from superior internal technology now and external upgradeability for the future so that your hearing advances as the technology does - without the need for surgery.
HiRes 90K circuitry provides nearly unlimited ways to deliver sound, including ways not yet invented!
High-Performance Sound Processors
Advanced Bionics cochlear implant systems are available with two different sound processors, so you can choose the option that best meets your hearing needs and wearing preference.
- Harmony Behind-the-Ear Processor
- Body-Worn Platinum Series Processor
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