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AB & Phonak: A New Era for Cochlear Implants

Once in a lifetime, a milestone event takes place that reshapes the course of history. In 2009, the hearing healthcare industry changed forever. Advanced Bionics became a sister company to Phonak under the the Sonova Group, bringing together the most advanced cochlear implant and hearing instrument technologies into one family. Now that AB & Phonak are joined, a new horizon of hearing solutions has opened up that will revolutionize the way people hear.

You can expect:

  • Far smaller sound processors for little ears and those who prefer a discreet look
  • More powerful sound processing for enhanced hearing in challenging settings
  • Easy-to-use products and accessories that improve your hearing experience
  • Increased water protection for enjoying more strenuous sports and activities
  • Best-in-class services and support

A History of Innovations, a Future of Solutions

“When Advanced Bionics and Phonak joined forces, the future of hearing solutions fundamentally changed for the better. We’re excited about the products under development that we think will be far superior to anything in the marketplace. Helping people hear is what we do best and we believe there is no limit to what we can achieve together to fulfill that mission.”


— Gerhard Roehrlein, PhD

    Product Life Cycle Management Officer, Sonova Medical Division

    Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Bionics, LLC

Choose AB & Phonak for the Best Hearing Experience

When recipients choose a cochlear implant, they also choose a company that will be with their family for the entire journey to hearing. Only Advanced Bionics offers the most advanced system today and a relationship with Phonak that will continue to deliver innovative hearing solutions and important support services for families. Together, AB and Phonak are relied on by millions of people each day for the best possible hearing experience.

We deliver:

  • More than 75 years of innovations in hearing technology
  • A full spectrum of hearing solutions for every level of hearing loss from mild to profound
  • The number-one choice worldwide in pediatric hearing instruments
  • Industry-leading wireless communication systems that help recipients understand speech in noisy situations

Choose AB & Phonak today for a lifetime of hearing your best.

 

Best in HEARING

Expect outstanding performance capabilities. Together, AB and Phonak plan to deliver:

  • Best-in-class sound processing designed to maximize the most natural hearing experience and include unique technology that reduces noise and enhances music
  • An integration of Phonak’s efficient and popular multi-directional microphone, helping recipients hear sound from every direction

Best in CONNECTIVITY

Expect the best wireless FM technology integration and connectivity performance. Together, AB and Phonak plan to deliver:

  • A seamless integration of Phonak FM assistive-listening technology and AB’s sound processor design
  • The best hearing in every environment
  • Easy access to all communication devices

Best in TRUST

Expect the most reliable system. Together, AB and Phonak plan to deliver:

  • Industry-leading reliability
  • Advanced, highly durable products that open the world of outdoor activities, strenuous sports, and water recreation to recipients

Best in AESTHETICS

Expect the smallest and most attractive sound processor design. Together, AB and Phonak plan to deliver:

  • Miniaturization that won’t minimize AB’s signature hearing performance
  • More style and comfort with enhanced cosmetic appeal combined with superior ergonomics
  • The industry’s smallest sound processor combined with the industry’s strongest signal processing for an unparalleled hearing experience

Best in FITTING

Expect the most sophisticated and effective fitting software. Together, AB and Phonak plan to deliver:

  • More efficient and enhanced fitting results so recipients can hear their very best throughout the journey to hearing
  • Simplified and rationalized fitting methods that maximize hearing performance and streamline appointments
  • Remote fitting capabilities to streamline the fitting process and provide best-in-class service to our recipients

Best in POTENTIAL

Expect superior hearing solutions to help children develop language skills. Together, AB and Phonak plan to deliver:

  • Miniaturized sound processors to help little ears hear big
  • Advanced technology and products designed for Built Kid Tough™ durability
  • FM integration for listening in challenging situations such as classrooms
  • Wireless connectivity options for enjoying cellphones and consumer electronics devices

Rick Anticipates a Bright Future with AB & Phonak

“I am a user of both Phonak and AB cochlear implant technologies. Both products have greatly helped me to maintain effective communication skills in my personal life and the business world. The synergies between AB’s engineers and Sonova’s engineers will be greater than the sum of both groups. Same goes with marketing, customer support, and other departments. There is no doubt in my mind that near-term and longer-term products will be in a class of their own, allowing us to continuously improve our hearing capabilities, which in turn continuously improves quality of life.”

— Rick Burgos, implanted at age 44, bilaterally implanted at age 51

Performance Pioneers

As the technology innovation leader, AB delivers the best hearing performance to thousands of families affected by severe-to-profound hearing loss across the world.

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Backed by more than 75 years of innovation, AB and Phonak provide a complete range of devices that significantly improve hearing ability and speech understanding for those with all types of hearing loss.

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